This course is conducted using sit in type sea kayak and is normally conducted on the Swan River as it concentrates on the skills required for controlling and manoeuvring a sea kayak in calm conditions.

This course is designed for people who have some previous kayaking experience, have the ability to perform basic paddling strokes and are able to swim.

The course will provide information on:

• Different types of sea kayak design and material
• Sea kayak safety features
• Safety equipment
• Western Australian boating regulations for kayaking in the ocean
• Paddle types
• The use of a rudder and skeg

It will provide instruction on how to:

• Paddle forwards, backwards, turn, manoeuvre sideways and stop in an emergency
• Capsize while wearing a spray deck
• Launch and land a sea kayak
• Edge and lean the kayak
• Manoeuvre a sea kayak without the use of a rudder
• Use the paddle to help prevent a capsize (low brace support stoke)
• Perform an assisted rescue as the rescuer
• Perform an assisted rescue as the rescuee

A Swan Canoe Club Introduction to Paddling a Sea Kayak certificate will be awarded to people who have demonstrated competency in the skills required for paddling a sea kayak.

These skills are normally a pre-requisite for easy club sea kayaking trips.

Course location: Swan Canoe Club, Johnson Parade, Mosman Park

Duration: approximately 5 hours
Cost: Members $70.00 / Non members $125.00 (Includes the use of a club kayak and equipment)