Total Immersion Weekend
"What I hear I forget
What I see I Remember
What I do I know"
Years ago when I took up a new sport my greatest learning occurred when I immersed myself in the sport. I would go away for a week to eat, live & breathe this new activity. It is difficult for many to take a week off for such a luxury but an intensive weekend is more likely. I have often been asked by "gung ho" students if I offer multi-day "In Depth" training classes. As a result I have developed the "Total Immersion Weekend."
This weekend is designed for two serious paddlers who want personalized instruction in all aspects of sea kayaking. The topics and skills to be covered are entirely up to you. To allow us to stay immersed in the sea kayaking world, the class fee includes room and board at my house. So you are rested for Saturday morning we ask that you show on Friday night. When I say we will spend the weekend consumed in sea kayaking I truly mean it. When you are not sleeping or in the bathroom we are focusing on sea kayaking. We will spend the days on the water and the evening at the house. Some of your skills will be video taped for evening analysis.
At the end of the weekend I guarantee your skill level and understanding of sea kayaking will improve significantly. A copy of my instructional video set "Capsize Recoveries & Rescue Procedures" will also be provided to you.
Past Immersion Weekend Itinerary (always adjusted to the paddler's needs):
Friday Evening: Begin at 8:00PM
- Introductions, itinerary review and discussionSaturday (8 hours):
- Stroke review and improvements
- Bracing & stability
- Rolling
- Surf zone introduction
- Capsize RecoveriesSaturday evening:
- Video tape review (days work)
- Instructional video review
- Discussion (you choose the topics)Sunday (8 hours):
- Stroke Variations
- Rough water skills
- Rough water practice
- Surf zone play
- Towing
- Emergency rescue skills
Total Immersion Weekend for two paddlers includes:
- Friday evening introductions, itinerary review & discussion
- Two full 8 hours days of kayaking (Saturday & Sunday)
- Saturday evening video review, analysis and discussions
- Two evenings sleep over at our house (our dogs are part of
the family)
- Saturday Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Sunday Breakfast & Lunch
- A copy of "Capsize Recoveries & Rescue Procedures" In Depth
Instructional Video
Paddlers Provide:
- All necessary paddling equipment and kayaks
- Proper clothing for extended water immersion
- Willingness to work hard and play hard
Fee: $250 per paddler/per day (Two Paddlers needed for the class)
Here is a great opportunity to work with your regular paddling partner and really get to know each other (in a paddling sense) and learn how to help one another in capsizes and difficult situations.
If you would like working an entire weekend with Wayne Horodowich and this type of experience appeals to you as it has to many others please contact us at:
University of Sea Kayaking
PO Box 12249
Mill Creek, WA 98082
425-741-9169
study@useakayak.org
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