KAYAK FUNdamentals (Recreational Lesson)

Paddle

Westchester

Tarrytown Reservoir
Tarrytown, NY 10591
41.0833° -73.8393°

This is the perfect lesson for someone that is looking to begin recreational or flat water kayaking. The lesson takes place on a lake, which allows for calm and comfortable paddling conditions. This is a great experience for a new or first time kayaker interested in building their paddling skills. If you are thinking about purchasing a recreational kayak this lesson will assist you in making that decision and will allow you to try to out both sit on top and sit inside kayaks. If you have recently purchased a recreational kayak this lesson will get you started off on the right foot. Our Guides will talk about on-the-water safety, decision-making, essential safety gear, basic kayaking safety, types of kayaking, basic paddling equipment, kayak parts, and kayak terminology. The skills covered during this lesson will include fitting a boat, lifting a boat, launching and landing, forward strokes, stopping, reverse strokes, turning with forward stroke, and turning with the reverse stroke.