Phone: (805) 773-3500

    Fax: (805) 773-9767

Email:

cckayaks@centralcoastkayaks.com

1879 Shell Beach Rd. Shell Beach CA 943449

 

 

 

 

All of our classes are taught by American Canoe Association Trained/Certified Instructors  

 

Next Scheduled Classes:

Surf Zone November 15th, 2009

Call for details.

 

 

 

Requirements: Ability to swim

Age: 12 or Consent of Instructor

Duration: 2-3 hrs.

Cost: $48.00

Included: All paddling equipment

Please call to make your reservations

805-773-3500

Next Class: Please call

This introductory course for sit-on-top (open deck) kayaks is a recreation-based course and introduces students to basic paddling strokes, solo and assisted rescues, launching and landing, and general kayaking technique and safety on the protected waters along our beautiful coastline. If you are looking for a place to start your paddling career or just want to see what sit-on-top kayaking is about, this class is for you.

 

 

 

Requirements: Ability to swim

Age: 12 or Consent of Instructor

Duration: 6 hrs.

Cost: $95.00 or ($85.00 with your own boat)

Included: All paddling equipment

Please call to make your reservations:

805-773-3500

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This ACA formatted course provides a safe and fun introduction to closed deck (sit inside) sea kayaking. This one-day class will help to create a foundation of basic paddling skills, which include touring, sweeps, and draw strokes. Wet exits, assisted and solo recoveries will be practiced to make your experience safe and enjoyable. In addition, you will learn the basics of launching and landing, nautical rules of the road, boat design and construction, signaling and safety devices. This class is designed for those looking to get into closed deck sea kayaking! Also includes the do’s and don’ts of transporting your kayak.

 

 

 

Requirements: Ability to swim, basic paddling skills

Age: 12 or Consent of Instructor

Duration: 2-3 hrs.

Cost: $65.00 or ($55.00 with your own boat)

Included: All paddling equipment

Please call for next class availability or to make your reservations:

805-773-3500

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Here at Central Coast kayaks we call it pure fun! Our staff will jump at the chance to take you kayak surfing. You will have the time of your life with our experienced instructors. Learn about water conditions, wave dynamics, setting up, turning, trimming, ruddering, bracing, and surf zone safety. Basic kayaking skills required. Usually taught with sit-on-top kayaks. Closed deck boats can be used with prior instructor approval.

 

 

 

 

Requirements: Ability to swim

Age: 12 or Consent of Instructor

Duration: 2 hrs per session

Cost: $50 per session

Included: All paddling equipment

Refresher Sessions:

If you would like to work on your roll after taking the class, you can come to a regularly scheduled session for $25 per session.

805-773-3500

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Our roll classes concentrate on the basic techniques that lead to a strong and confident roll. We start with a foundation of body position and develop muscle memory. Rolls practiced will work in either whitewater or ocean environments. A 1:2 instructor to student ratio assures students plenty of individual attention. This three session class is held in a heated pool with all equipment provided.

 

 

 

We have many more Intermediate to Advanced classes available, just call and ask.

We also can customize any Class for individuals to large groups.

Please call to make your reservations:

805-773-3500

 

Reservation and Cancellation Policy:

Reservations are required for all Tours and Classes. A valid credit card number is required at time of booking for all tours and classes. We also require 7 days notice for a full refund. There are NO REFUNDS  for cancellations LESS THAN 7 DAYS  before the tour or class or no shows. Central Coast Kayaks reserves the right to cancel a Tour or Class based on poor/unsafe weather conditions. In this event, Central Coast Kayaks will contact you as soon as possible and issue a FULL REFUND or offer to RESCHEDULE  your tour or class.

Light rain or heavy fog will not always cancel your Tour or Class, as long as conditions remain calm and safe.