Summer 2007 Kayak Classes

Kayaking 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 short stable "messing around" recreational styles, longer efficient touring boats or whitewater creek or play models. They’re solo or tandem, sized for kids to XXL adults.

How To Get Started?

Who Can Signup?

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 12 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?

In these courses we supply the boat, flotation, paddle and spray skirt. For clothing we provide the essentials which will be worn over your swimming suit. We supply a neoprene wetsuit, fleece top, paddle jacket, helmet and PFD. We recommend you purchase some kind of kayaking or water 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 course, which totals 8 hours of instruction, is $240. The equipment, a kayak which is fitted to you, spray skirt, pfd, paddle, helmet and clothing 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.

2007 SUMMER CLASSES

JULY 2007 Class Dates:

July 11 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lake Ellmo

July 12 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lake Elmo

July 14 - 10:00am to 2:00pm at Yellowstone River 

AUGUST 2007 Class Dates:

August 16 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lake Elmo

August 17 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Lake Elmo

August 18 - 10:00am to 2:00pm at Yellowstone River