Introduction to Sea Kayaking

9:00–4:00  $100

This class will give you the skills and confidence you need to get on the water and start paddling on your own. The class begins with an hour of on land demonstrations featuring boat design, paddling technique, and rescue skills. You’ll then get on the water and begin working on what you've just learned. You'll be getting wet as you learn an easy "wet exit," and how to rescue yourself and your fellow kayakers. After lunch, a discussion of the dynamics of tides and weather allows you to begin planning your own trips in protected waterways. You'll take a short trip around the harbor to practice the new skills you have learned. After this introductory class you'll be ready to paddle on your own in protected waters all over the world.

If these dates don't work for you, please contact us. We can usually make arrangements to accommodate the schedules of small or large groups.

Dress:

We provide wetsuits and waterproof paddle jackets for all classes, rentals, and tours. You bring sun block, sunglasses with retention strap, synthetic sweater, shoes that can get wet, and a hat. A change of dry clothes, and a towel is recommended in case you get wet during the trip. ( Most of these items can be purchased at our beach location or at our online store. )

Parking:

All parking for Half Moon Bay Kayak Co. is in the “C” lot of Pillar Point Harbor

Signing up with Half Moon Bay Kayak Company: To ensure that you get the date you prefer, please call 650.773.6101 to make trip reservations early. All HMB Kayak Co. events are subject to cancellation due to weather and lack of paddlers. There is no charge if HMB Kayak Co. cancels at any time, or if you cancel one week or more prior to your event. If you cancel less than a week before your event, you will be charged the full amount. For an additional $25 per person, you can reschedule for another trip this year. Sorry, there is no refund or credit for no shows.