Clinics & Lessons
Strokes and Technique
May 8th, 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm
Did you know there is more to kayaking than just paddling forward? There are a wide array of kayak strokes and techniques that help paddlers be in control of their boat. From sweeps to draws, being in control of your kayak helps you advance in your kayaking and it all starts with the fundamentals. Join us this evening as we review the basics, learn more advanced techniques and have fun paddling on the water. This class is the first step in TIO’s teaching/coaching for kayaking and leads to more advanced paddling classes like skirt clinics, moving water skills classes, self-rescue and much more.
Where:
Take it Outdoors
140 College Drive
(We will paddle flatwater of the Schuylkill in front of TIO’s rec hub.)
Who is this class for?
Beginners and experts alike will gain something from this class. If you have taken it before you are welcome to take it again and practice.
What’s it like?
TIO uses principles of the American Canoe Assoication to teach. We prefer to demonstrate a skill, teach the skill, then allow participants to put it into practice and coach them along the way.
Cost
Class: $25
Class & Rental Kayak: $45
Intro to Moving Water, and Skills Practice
May 15th 5:45-7:45 pm
Building off the previous class to some extent, this class will work on strokes and technique to start and move into boat control in moving water environments. At the end of the class we will wrap it up with wet exits and reentry for those that want to give it a try. The biggest take away from this class would be to have more confidence in what to do when you inevitably end up in the water.
This evening will cover:
• Strokes and Technique
• Understanding the moving water
• Boat control in moving water environment
• Safety in moving water
Location
Trinley Park
Trinley Mill Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
Cost
Class: $25.00
Class & Rental: $45.00
Skirts & Edging, Self and Assisted Rescues
May 23rd 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Learn proper skirt usage, fit, and practice wet exits using recreational skirts. After spending time learning skirts we will move into proper edging and spend the remainder of the time practicing.
Location
Trinley Park
Trinley Mill Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
Cost
Class: $25.00
Class & Rental: $45.00
Kayak Requirements & Skirts
We will have nylon recreational skirts for participants as well as neoprene skirts for participants to try out in the rental kayaks
If you are bringing your own boat you must also have a compatible skirt.
Private Lessons
Intro lessons, one on one, group lessons, family lessons, advanced coaching
Are you looking to learn more about kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding? Take it Outdoors has ACA certfied instructors who enjoy teaching and seeing others progress in their paddling skills.
Types of lessons:
Intro to kayaking
Self rescue
Strokes and Technique
Edging
Reading moving Water
Moving Water skills
Eddying out and Ferrying
Paddling with your pet
Solo canoeing
Kayak Skirts
Cost:
$60 for the first hour, $40 each additional hour. Required instructor ratio of 1 to 5 for most lessons.
Request a Lesson or Ask a Question
Let us know what you would like to learn, how many people are in your group, if you would need rental boats, dates and times that work for you and anything else you would like to share with us.