March 9, 2005

Hampton Roads Kayaking Symposium

• Develop skills and confidence
• Learn safety on the water
• Have fun with some very special people

• The American Canoe Association
• The Chesapeake Association of Sea Kayakers
• Appomattox River Company
• Wild River Outfitters
• The City of Hampton

• Nigel Foster
• Steve Maynard
• Dale Williams
• Ben Lawry
• Chuck Conely
• Ed Schiller

• Basic Kayak Control: Among other subjects, this class will address basic strokes and maneuvering
• Advanced Kayak Control: Among other subjects, this class will cover advanced strokes and bracing. Competence in basic strokes and edging is preferred
• Self and Assisted Rescues: Among other subjects, this class will cover wet exits and reentry unassisted and assisted; Eskimo rescues, etc
• Basic Kayak Surfing: Among other subjects, this class will cover launching and landing in the surf (very basic as there is normally not much surf in the area)
• Rough Water Paddling: Based on desires and abilities, this course will address rougher water boat handling and maneuvering to build both confidence and skill
• Forward Stroke Clinic: A detailed and systematic investigation of the forward stroke
• Fun with Nigel Foster: An experimentation in alternative learning, and that your skill level going in doesn't matter all that much. Nigel focuses on individual experimentation with different ideas that facilitate a deeper understanding of boat control.
• Advanced Fun with Nigel Foster: Nigel builds on the skills and understanding in his basic course to focus on balance, confidence and greater levels of boat control

• Appomattox River Company (890-0500) www.paddleva.com
• Wild River Outfitters (431-8566) www.wildriveroutfitters.com

• Weekend rate: $200.00 (includes four classes - AM and PM Sat and Sunday)
• Per Class Rate: $65.00
• Surplus funds will be applied to a catered Sat evening picnic, then to T-shirts and then to a safety equipment and gear raffle.

• Equipment Requirements: Bring all of your own gear and clothing
• Kayak Requirements: All Kayaks must have a minimum of one bulkhead and must be capable of attaching a Spray Skirt. For rough water and surfing each kayak must have two bulkheads and capable of attaching a spray skirt.
• Registration: Registration and class scheduling is through Appomattox River Company (757) 890-0500 or Wild River Outfitters (757) 431-8566
• Lunch/Snacks: Bring a lunch, water and snacks that can be carried in your Kayak both Saturday and Sunday
• Kayak Rentals: A limited amount of kayak
  Course plotted by Woody at March 9, 2005 6:11 PM