Clinics & Lessons
Strokes and Technique
August 13th, 6:00 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: $30
Class & Rental Kayak: $45
Skirts & Edging, Self and Assisted Rescues
August 21st 6:00 pm-8:00 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: $28.00
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.
Throw Ropes and River Swimming
August 15th 3:00 pm- 5:30 pm
Interested in learning more about river safety or looking to build your confidence on moving water? This class is perfect for both beginner and experienced paddlers.
During this hands on course, you’ll learn how to properly use throw ropes on both land and in the water, as well as essential offensive and defensive swimming techniques for moving water. We’ll begin with classroom style instruction to introduce the concepts, then head into the river to practice the skills in real world conditions.
Be prepared to get wet and spend time swimming in the river!
Location
Take it Outdoors
140 College Dr
Pottstown PA 19464
Cost
Class: $25
Kayaks & Equipment
We will not be using kayaks for this event but bring your PFD and shoes to be in the river. TIO will provide helmets for this class as they will be required.
What to Bring
-Water Shoes
-PFD
-Water
Sunscreen/sungear
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.