Kayaking skills session
Overview:
Two locations are used at West Lakes depending on wind direction, and you will be advised which one two days prior.
The basic skills sessions are conducted in protected waters in a small group, so you have the best opportunity to gain a broad range of skills and knowledge.
You will learn a variety of strokes to manoeuvre a kayak and learn how to safely embark and disembark a kayak. Each stroke will be demonstrated by the instructor and broken down into steps, with individual practice time and coaching.
You will learn how to prepare for a safe kayak trip and the equipment needed for a day paddle. This will get you ready to tackle a kayaking adventure, safely and with confidence. Or with your new skills, you might want to book either a day tour or multiday tour with Seven Senses Adventures to experience the thrill of kayaking around shipwrecks, with dolphins and in narrow creeks and rivers.
Maximum group size 4
Minimum group size 2
Kayaks have a maximum height and weight limit (please check FAQs)
Children aged 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Inclusions:
- Kayaks (lightweight and very stable Oru folding kayaks)
- Multifit lifejacket
- Adjustable paddles left and right handed
- Qualified and experienced kayaking instructor
- Snacks and drinks
- Guided tour on completion of skills
Exclusions:
- Travel insurance
- Food/snacks and drinks not listed in inclusions
Time for a short Tour
After all strokes have been practised and you have gained the confidence and skills, there will a short tour around the waterways of West Lakes, where you will see multi million dollar houses.
What to bring:
- Kayaking clothes to suit the weather: shorts or leggings and quick-drying nylon or polyester type shirt or thermals (no jeans)
- Light rain jacket/spray jacket
- Enclosed shoes: wetsuit boots, old sandals, old sandshoes (no thongs)
- Broad brimmed hat
- Sunglasses (with strap)
- Sunscreen/lip balm
- Beach towel
- Spare clothes/shoes to change into afterwards
- Water bottle
Optional:
- Camera / GoPro
- Plenty of energy and prepared to have fun
Weather policy
We check the weather frequently before the tour. If the weather conditions are unsafe to kayak and we have to cancel the tour, we will contact you as soon as possible. You can transfer to another date or choose to receive a refund minus Rezdy credit card charges if paid by card.