ADVANCED KAYAK TECHNIQUE CLASS – 1:1 coaching at beautiful Narrabeen lagoon

If you've fallen in love with the fun of paddling, come and learn how to kayak with super smooth whole-body technique so that you can move at that next level of freedom and capability, and explore effortlessly for miles to all the hidden natural wonders. Coaching cost for this 2 hour learning session is just $60.

You can borrow one of the coach’s high performance sea kayaks, high performance paddle blade, and bouyancy vest, FOR FREE to use in the learning session.

This is not a competitive activity and you don't need elite fitness – just a willingness to learn, with the coach giving you close individual attention to develop outstanding technique and be your best self.

Class size is strictly limited to the coach + 2 paddlers to ensure highest quality learning. To book your place, RSVP to the event and the organiser will email you to transfer your $60 contribution. Your place is confirmed on receiving payment. First in, first served.

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THE PLAN
Meet at 9.00am by Narrabeen lagoon, on the lawn next to the Limani restaurant (bottom of Narrabeen St, Narrabeen).

Getting ready:

• We take a few moments to set up your high performance boat to fit your body length for best ergonomics and paddling efficiency.
• There is secure storage for your bag while we are on the water.
• Do not bring vulnerable valuables (phone, cards, keys) on the water, leave them safe in your bag.
• We paddle barefoot, leave your shoes in your bag, but you may want to wear flip flops walking to the boat.

The on-water session:

• We'll spend 2 hours training on the beautiful protected waters of Narrabeen lagoon, including short breaks
• The coach will run you through style improvement and practice drills, to sharpen how you move, generate smooth effortless power from your leg muscles, and give you awesome endurance.
• Bring snacks and a water bottle as we will take breaks as needed to rest, stretch, refuel and have a toilet stop.

Session finishes about 11.30am. High fives all around!

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DIFFICULTY - IS THIS ACTIVITY RIGHT FOR ME?

Mandatory experience level: To benefit from this advanced skill training, you should have previously done at least one of our beginner kayaking sessions at Narrabeen, or equivalent beginner practice elsewhere (message the organiser if you are not sure).

This event is fine for people with basic fitness and mobility. The focus is on learning efficient movement of your whole body, and using your legs rather than your arms to generate effortless power.

You will be doing moderate exercise, with lots of breaks, for 2 hours. Expect to be tired, but not destroyed, by the end.

Safety and enjoyment are paramount - we paddle slow, take lots of breaks, stick together for a sociable, fun and safe learning environment, and look after you individually.

You will be swivelling your shoulders and torso a lot, so do not do this activity if you have issues with shoulders, elbows, wrist or spine, or a hernia in your abdomen or pelvis.

You must be able to swim 20 metres in the unlikely case that you fall out of your boat and have to swim back to it.

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MEETUP CONTRIBUTION for this activity is $60 per person. RSVP to the attendee list (2 persons max in the class) or the waiting list, and the organiser will email you to arrange a bank transfer to confirm your place.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS
Given strictly limited places in this class (and a constant issue across the meetup community of people irresponsibly putting their names down for events but not turning up), payments for this learning activity are NON-refundable except where the organiser cancels the event at their discretion due to unsafe weather such as storms, flooding, and extreme wind. Otherwise we paddle in all conditions including light intermittent rain and moderate safe wind levels.

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TRANSPORT
By car: there is a free carpark and street parking at our meeting point – on busy days spots can be hard to find so arrive at least 30 minutes early.

By bus: take the B1 express bus from Wynyard station (Stand B in Carrington Street) at 8.05am, arriving at the B-line stop at Narrabeen shops at 8.44am. Take advantage of the toilet adjacent to the bus stop, then walk 300 metres to the left along the lake shore to Narrabeen Street. See the trip planner at www.transportnsw.info for connections.

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BRING

• hat, sunscreen
• sunglasses (with strap or cord so you don't drop them in the water)
• gloves – not mandatory, but prevents blisters (bike or sailing gloves, or $20 work gloves from Bunnings)
• dress as for gym or sport
• water bottle
• snacks
• towel, change of dry clothes, and warm jacket & pants for afterwards (there is safe storage for your stuff while we are out on the water)

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LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
By your RSVP to this event you agree to the conditions of membership and participation which you can read in the "WHAT WE'RE ABOUT" section HERE.