Kayak indoors with Kayak Chicago, rated 4/5 stars on Yelp. Classes include all equipment needed. Just come prepared to get wet.

Week 1 Introduction to kayaking
Week 2 Intermediate skills and techniques
Week 3 Eskimo Rolling I
Week 4 Eskimo Rolling II

Introduction to Sea Kayaking
In this beginners class you will learn Types and parts of the kayak, Proper fit, paddle stroke techniques, wet exits ( how to exit the kayak in the event of a capsize) and assisted T-rescues and cowboy rescue.(how to get back in your kayak). This two hour class teaches you all the basics and is good for 1st time paddlers or seasoned paddlers who have never learned the necessary basics.

Intermediate Skills and Techniques
You will learn Braces ( capsize prevention), Draw strokes ( manuvering your boat side to side), theory of the hip snap (balance and body movement), Paddle Float rescue (self-rescue) and Bow rescue( partner assisted rescue).

Eskimo Rolling I
The Eskimo roll is a fun rescue that allows you to cool off and stay in your boat. The roll is mostly technique. Part I is understanding the theory of the roll and breaking down each step into an individual technique. Learn each step and practice each technique.

Eskimo Rolling II
Once you understand and practice each technique, we will put them all together and execute the roll

	LOCATION Chicago, IL
	NEIGHBORHOOD University Village
	WEATHER Severe weather may result in class cancellation
	WHEN November to May, Wednesday nights
	DURATION 2.5 hours per class
	WHAT TO WEAR Swim suit or shorts, and/or a synthetic water top to keep warm. Goggles and nose plugs if needed. Change of clothes can be kept in a bag on the pool deck, or bring a lock for the locker room.
	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You must arrive15 minutes prior to the event. Be sure to plan ahead for traffic, and we have plenty of free parking at all locations.
	BOOKING AVAILABILITY To secure a spot, we recommend that you BOOK 72 hours in advance of your preferred session.
	BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY REFUND: Cancellations must be made 1 week prior to an event for a full refund, otherwise you forfeit your payment. RESCHEDULES: Rescheduling an event must be made 48hrs or more ahead of your scheduled session, otherwise you will be charged a $25 rescheduling fee. CANCELLATION BY INSTRUCTOR: If we cancel the event, we will reschedule. Go back and explore other Chicago Gift Certificates.

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