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Long Island PaddleSport Symposium

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Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures, Ltd. of Long Island provides kayakers with the knowledge and tools needed for a safe and richly rewarding experience in the maritime environment.


Our enjoyable and innovative programs, in the classroom and on the water, are designed to develop in everyone an understanding of good seamanship and sound technique.


Our teaching style is relaxed but comprehensive. We cater to the beginning and intermediate kayakers and are flexible for those wishing to update or maintain their skills


We can also offer challenging clinics for the advanced paddler interested in training for open water paddling and kayak navigation.


Our courses follow official American Canoe Association curriculum. We can provide ACA registration and participation cards for most our courses.


We can perform official ACA Skills Assessment and Certification for Coastal Kayak levels 1 through 4. We are also offer ACA Trip Leader Training with a certificate of completion.


For the advanced paddler we can provide Instructor Development and Certification for Coastal Kayak Instructor levels 1-4 from the American Canoe Association. We facilitate ACA training throughout the Atlantic Division of the ACA.


We can accommodate specialty interests such as training for surf kayaking, wild water paddling, sprint and marathon racing as well as adventure racing.


Our tours are regular and varied with locations spanning both North and South shore put-ins. We generally offer a 1-hour introductory class for the beginner immediately before each tour.


We can also arrange for custom tours on special topics such as team building, bird watching, estate viewing, gourmet dining, fall foliage, etc. Challenge us with your needs.


 

News as of January 15, 2010

* * * Holidays are over the winter blues do not have to get you down. For there is still paddling to be found! If you are paddling in our area during the winter months (December through April) then you need to be skilled, well prepared and extra cautious, though the serenity and scenery make the effort worthwhile.

* * * Conditions Update: Coastal and inland waters are at their coldest from now until late April. Dry suits or heavy wetsuits with waterproof tops are "de rigor". Paddle in pods of 4 or more with all participants capable of bomb-proof rolls and 2-minute recoveries when separated from their craft. Plan for multiple backups on all critical gear: marine radios, paddles, rescue gear, first aid and hypothermia gear. Please remember to paddle smart and stay safe:

Wear your PFD.   Dress for immersion.   Never Paddle Alone!  

* * * Gift Certificates: Give the gift of safety, training and adventure to those you love (or even yourself). SKSA classes, clinics and tours make wonderful gifts, and are available now

The gift of fun, knowledge and skills will last a lifetime. What could be better? Call 631-563-6654 to order your certificate.

* * * SKSA Water Talk: Water Talk is the official newsletter of Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures. We have just uploaded our Water Talk: Winter Issue, hot off the presses. Take a gander for lots of news on winter paddling activities.

* * * Life Jacket Law: Fellow paddlers, please be aware that New York State has passed a Cold Weather PFD Law. Effective for the 2009 season, all persons aboard recreational craft up to 21 feet in length are required to wear a USCG approved PFD from Nov-1 to May-1 or risk being fined. This law is in addition to an existing year-round law for youths under 12 on vessels up to 65-ft when underway. Comfort and flexibility are the chief complaints against PFD wear, but modern choices make these moot even for women, learn more on our PFD Quick Class.

* * * New York Boat Show: Join us at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York City for the New York Boat Show. Come for the whole show or join us on the 20th & 22nd for our Seminars:

  Jan-20 / Wed     2:00 pm   Kayak Capsize Recoveries
  Jan-20 / Wed     5:00 pm   Seamanship & Visibility for Paddlecraft
 
  Jan-22 / Fri   12:00 nn   Equipment Check for Non Motorized Vessels
  Jan-22 / Fri     3:00 pm   Kayak Capsize Recoveries

* * * Winter Pool: Our winter pool schedule starts February 3, with an Introduction to Kayaking class, with Rolling and Beyond the Basics to follow. Please see the class page for details. Pool space is typically limited, those with interest are advised to call early to insure a spot. Please call our hot-line 631-563-6654 for reservations.

* * * Private Lessons: Possibly your schedule is very busy or unique or perhaps you want to progress faster than the group. Many people feel the need for one-on-one training, or prefer the security of a personal lesson. Two people may want to learn together under semi-private conditions. It is always possible to schedule a special session to assess and improve your skills. Download our Flyer for details. Contact us to arrange for a custom program that meets your personal requirements. Travel fees may apply outside the Central Long Island area.

* * * Group Lessons: Do you have several friends who would all like to learn paddling together? Would your club like to schedule a custom training curriculum? Does your company want a special tour to foster "team building" among personnel? SKSA can meet your needs. Challenge us to arrange custom lessons and tours for your group at accomodating rates. Contact us to arrange for special training or outings that fit your needs.

* * * Skill Certification: SKSA is proud to be the first in our region to offer ACA Coastal Kayak skill Assessments for levels 1 through 4. These Assessments certify your skill level for activity participation and upper level training throughout the United States. For more information visit the ACA website.

* * * Trip Leader Training: SKSA is now certified to offer Trip Leader Training and Assessment through the American Canoe Association. This is a two-day curriculum with exam. Interested shops and camps, please inquire.

* * * Instructor Certification: We are pleased to announce that SKSA is now certified to offer Instructor Development Workshops and Instructor Certification Exams for Coastal Kayaking levels 1 through 4 through the American Canoe Association. We invite inquiries from paddlers throughout the Northeast Region.

* * * Quick Classes: do you have a question on a particular concept? We have put together a series of short topical lectures that answer some frequently asked questions. Peruse our Q-Class Archive to select the lesson of your choice.

* * * Launch Sites: Check out our kayak Put-in Page. Many of our students and friends ask where they can go to launch their new boat. We decided to put together a list of public put-ins as a service to our friends. Please keep the list growing. Use our handy Form to provide updates, corrections or to let us know of any we missed.

 

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