This intensive, beginner course presents essential information, instruction and experience that will help you manage your risk in any type of kayak. Content includes hypothermia prevention, basic strokes, basic rescues. Those seeking additional skills can continue with the Fundamentals and Skills classes.

Your Responsibility

Guests are responsible for transportation to and from the meeting place, and all personal items. Please remember that all of your gear must fit inside the hatch of a sea kayak! Rescue practice is not mandatory, but students are encouraged to attempt a few simple rescues. Participants may get wet during the class dress appropriately and bring warm clothes to change into as well as a towel.

• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Lunch

Weather Conditions

The weather is always a factor that demands attention when going out on the water. Kayaking is a very versatile activity; if you’re prepared it’s easy to enjoy the mystical atmosphere provided by light rain or cloud cover. Decisions to cancel trip due to weather (thunder/lightning) will be made at the location of the paddle only.

Reservation Terms & Conditions

Full payment is due prior to the day of the class.

Cancellations made 24 hours or more prior to the class will receive a full refund minus a 10% per person cancellation fee retained from the refunded deposit.

Any cancellation made in less than 24 hours, before the trip/class begins will result in a 50% credit towards a future class. No-shows will receive no refund or credit.

If the trip or class is postponed because of bad weather, it will be rescheduled. If the trip or class is cancelled by Get:Outdoors or if the participant can't reschedule to the new date, the trip fee will be refunded.

All participants are required to fill out a trip application form and sign a liability waiver before participating in any trips or classes.