We will learn to paddle a variety of historic kayak replicas.

This class is suitable for everyone. Kayaks will include those very easy to paddle and those more challenging.  Topics covered will include the history of the kayaks, getting into and out of traditional boats safely, strokes and maneuvers.  We may also teach rolling traditional kayak, rescue, and on water safety considerations.

Learn how to get your qajaq from point A to point B in the water.
This class is for those who are fairly new to qajaqing. It will cover the basic forward stroke and how it can be modified to control your qajaq.

Learn how to get more from your paddle and when to use what strokes.
Fine tune your use of a Greenland paddle. Experiment with various rudders and stroke types.

Rolling Set 1 (basic rolling and survival skills)
Side Scull
Chest Scull
Standard Greenland Roll
Roll with hunting float
Storm Roll (low brace over masik)

Rolling Set 2 (More rolls – variations on the standard roll)
Paddle in Crook of Arm
Spine Roll (paddle projecting over head)
Paddle held behind back
Standard Roll with Paddle held behind head
Armpit Roll
Successive Standard rolls performed in 10 seconds
Paddling upside down

Rolling Set 3 (Rolls with less buoyancy – throwing stick rolls)
Reverse Roll with Paddle held behind head
Roll with arms crossed
Successive Storm rolls performed in 10 seconds
Throwing stick, start tucked forward, finish tucked forward
Throwing stick, start leaning aft, sweep from stern to bow
Throwing stick, start tucked forward, finish leaning aft

Rolling Set 4 (Hand rolls +)
Hand roll, start tucked forward, finish tucked forward
Hand roll, start leaning aft, sweep from stern to bow
Hand roll, start tucked forward, finish leaning aft
Hand roll with a clenched fist, start tucked forward, finish tucked forward (added 12/2005)
Hand roll with a clenched fist, start leaning aft, sweep from stern to bow (added 12/2005)
Hand roll with a clenched fist, start tucked forward, finish leaning aft
Elbow roll

Rolling Set 5
Vertical Sculling Roll
Sculling Roll with paddle held horizontal on foredeck
Sculling Roll with paddle held horizontal above “backrest”
Sculling with paddle held under kayak
Hand roll holding eight kilogram brick, start tucked forward, finish tucked forward
Hand roll holding eight kilogram brick, start leaning aft, sweep from stern to bow
Hand roll holding Eight kilogram brick, start tucked forward, finish leaning aft
Straight jacket, no hands-roll

Bow assisted rescue
Qajaq exit and reentrancy in deep water
Towing another qajaqer
Hand of Pavia rescue