Surf Zone and Wave Dynamics

Prerequisite: Solid basic paddling and rescue skills.

This level two class is designed to improve on the skills you have learned from the Introduction to Sea Kayaking class.  We’ll introduce you to the surf zone at Surfers’ Beach in Half Moon Bay and teach you the fundamentals of how waves form and break.  We’ll focus on good judgment as well as launching and landing techniques. We’ll review basic strokes and introduce you to more advanced ones to tune your technique and set you up to safely practice on your own or with your friends. This class is physically challenging, but a lot of fun.

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 towel are recommended in case you get wet during the trip.

DATES:

March 2nd ........................................................................................................................ May 4th ............................................................................................................................. June 1st ............................................................................................................................ July 6th ............................................................................................................................. August 10th ..................................................................................................................... September 14th ............................................................................................................... November 2nd .................................................................................................................

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.

Level 1:

Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Kayak Surfing

Level 2:

Open Water

Surf Zone and Wave Dynamics

Sea Kayak Navigation

Kayak Roll

Level 3:            

Expedition Planning

Open Coast Paddling

Advanced Kayak Surfing

$45 an hour weekdays

$65 an hour weekends