Winter 2011 RMC Kayak Classes

Kayaking Is Pure Fun!

It can be as relaxing or challenging as we make it….. from a quiet afternoon on a scenic pond to a hair-raising plunge over a waterfall. It’s an individual sport, so we can choose the paddling level we prefer, whether it be lake or easy river touring, triathlon or slalom racing or exciting whitewater play.
Paddling leaves daily pressures behind and promotes a healthy lifestyle for nearly any age or activity level… the only requisite is a youthful spirit!

Kayaks come in stable "messing around" recreational styles, long-range efficient touring boats or whitewater play models. They’re solo or tandem, sized for kids to XXL adults.

How To Get Started?

With good instruction! To enjoy your early paddling days while developing positive skills, you need to begin with sound instruction. You’ll gain knowledge and skills more quickly and safely, and have fun while learning to kayak in the comfort and safety of a warm RMC College pool. This course, using the latest ACA teaching methods, is designed for beginners or those who wish to develop better paddling skills. Classes will consist of four weekly 2-hour lessons. Skills taught are appropriate to whitewater, touring and recreational paddling. Our goal is to have fun and build a sound foundation so every student can progress to a lifetime of paddling enjoyment.

Who Can Signup?

A pool setting is ideal for a first time kayaking experience because it is a controlled environment. We can accommodate adults of any size and age. In the case of children, size is more important than age, but usually they must be around 100 lbs. or 10 years of age or older to participate. Please call and find out if this course is right for your child.

What Do I Need To Wear?

Usually a swimming suit is adequate, but if you get chilled easily a nylon or polyester paddling shirt or rash guard will help retain body heat. We recommend you purchase some kind of kayaking shoe as the boat footbrace may cause discomfort to bare feet. Since you will be upside down in a kayak throughout this course, we highly recommend purchasing a snorkeling mask . The snorkeling mask will do two things for you, first it will enable you to keep your eyes open and second it will keep water from going up your nose. We have found that students wearing snorkeling masks are much more comfortable with the situation of being upside down in a kayak than students without masks, who usually keep their eyes closed. The mask allows you to use the senses of sight and touch as you are performing various tasks versus being upside down with your eyes closed and only using the sense of feel. If you think you will be comfortable keeping your eyes closed, all you need to purchase is a nose plug. These clamp on your nose to keep water from going up your nose. We will gladly show you these products when you sign up for the course. 

Course Cost?

The cost for the four-session course, which totals 8 hours of instruction, is $130. The equipment, a kayak which is fitted to you, spray skirt, pfd, and paddle are included.

Where Do I Sign Up?

You sign up at Sunshine Sports. The tuition fee must be paid at the time of sign up. The tuition fee may not be refundable. You may call us at 252-3724 or 800-773-3723 or stop in at 304 Moore Lane in Billings. Business hours are 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

2011 WINTER SCHEDULE

February/March 2011 Class Dates:

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March/April 2011 Class Dates:

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April/May 2011 Class Dates:

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