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SWIFT OR SMOOTH, MOVING WATER IS FASCINATING!

TWO-FUN FILLED RIVER DAYS WITH CAMPING/MOTEL OPTION

$399 per person tuition includes instruction and all kayaking gear.
$299 for kids ages 12 or under; (minimum age 8 y old).
Family and teenagers friendly.

Whether by yourself or with the whole family, white water river kayaking is a wonderful way to explore and enjoy the water! Open the door to explore the awesome Texas's rivers including San Marcos, Guadalupe River, Texas Colorado River, Brazos River, Buffalo Bayou and other bonnier, rain dependent rivers and creeks!

Gain the skills and confidence to safely enjoy River Kayaking!

Catch the Eddy - Enroll Now!!

Essentials of River Kayaking Skills Development Course for creek boats, playboats, and whitewater kayaks with skirts. Involves - optional - practicing wet exits and attempting to perform combat rolling.

This course is designed as a 2-day program emphasizing safety, enjoyment, and skill acquisition for controlling and maneuvering a whitewater kayak in river conditions up to Class II-rapids.

This class is for beginners who have never paddled before a whitewater kayak in moving water/whitewater conditions, or for intermediate skills kayakers who need a paddling refresher skills class because they last paddled a long time ago, fewer than 10 times, or have experience paddling only in calm water conditions.

In this river/whitewater kayaking class paddlers can master kayaking on the moving waters. There will be dry-land discussions followed by river paddling each day. We are teaching proper techniques for launching, landing, paddle strokes, and kayak maneuvers on the go.

No previous experience required! No equipment necessary! We bring all the gear needed for the successful completion of this course.

CLASS OUTCOME:

This is a super fun hand-on class. By the end of this class, you will be more skillful, confident, and safer paddler and have increased specific knowledge and appreciation for whitewater/river kayaking. We help plant the seeds for a lifelong hobby, environmental consciousness, and an active lifestyle.

CURRICULUM:

Unseen danger/reading the river and your concerns | Introduction to basic equipment | Launching and landing from a bank | Introduction to how body, boat and blade work together | Basic body mechanics and efficiency of stroke | Forward and reverse paddling | Sweep strokes | Draw strokes | Turning on the move | Communication & Leadership |

CLASS TEACHING STYLE: all hands-on deck, "challenged by choice" philosophy.

Duration: 2 days (9am to 5pm first day, 9am to 1pm second day).
Paddling Time: 3 - 5 hours each day.
Paddling Distance: 4 – 5 miles.

Tent camping & meals sharing, or motel option exists.
San Marcos River near San Marcos, TX

REGISTRATION: Minimum 4 students are needed to run this class, and capacity is limited to 5:1 student to instructor ratio. This is a rain or shine event. A waiver must be signed. This class requires a moderate fitness level and the capacity to bend (body flexibility/touch your toes test). Our whitewater kayaks can accommodate paddlers up to 250 lbs. and 40-inch hip/pants size.

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NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE RIGHT CLASS FOR YOU?
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San Bernard River flows some 120 miles from near Ulm, TX into the Gulf of Mexico being flanked by two major river systems: Brazos River to the east and Colorado River to the west.

MAY THE FOREST BE WITH YOU!

Gain a fresh perspective on one of the most beautiful and serene stretches of San Bernard River during our 6 miles paddling tour.

Our itinerary displays dense and aged Cypress tree canopies great for providing shade in the hot months, and plenty of wildlife viewing along the banks and sky above.

Ideal for paddlers of all levels including families with kids, you can hone your kayaking skills and learn about the surrounding ecosystem in this river basin.

We do all the planning and packing - you just have to show up with plenty of cold drinks and lunch. We can't wait to paddle with you!

Tour Tuition: $199 per person ages 7 and up
10% discount offered to families
Gear and guiding included

Activity Duration: 3-4 hours
Paddling Time: 2-3 hours
Paddling Distance: 3-6 miles
Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate
Participants: Ages 7 and up

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Equipment: We use professional grade kayaks designed for touring the sea. They have sit-inside cockpit seat, with long and narrow hull that makes paddling efficient at covering long distances with lesser effort. We do not use sit-on-top kayaks.

Requirements: Good balance skills and reasonable fitness level is advisable. Our sit-inside cockpit touring kayaks can accommodate paddlers up to about 250 lbs. Best for outdoor enthusiasts without motion or sea sickness, comfortable with vigorous exercise. No previous paddling or swimming experience required - instruction provided!

Itinerary tailored to guests' desire, fitness level, group dynamics, weather conditions, etc.

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Sign up early!!
A RSVP “Yes” on Meetup merely states your interest.
Seats fill up quickly - the tour is cross posted on several platforms.

***TO SIGN UP & CONFIRM LOGISTICS CALL 832-686-3231 ***

***THIS TOUR CAN BE RESCHEDULED: BOOK US AT YOUR CONVINIENT TIME FOR YOUR GROUP AT 4+***

Call Constantin to confirm logistics, gear size, set up expectations, fill out waiver and to process payment.

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WHAT TO BRING/HOW TO DRESS:

Bring 2 water bottles and pack a snack to take with you in the kayak.
Bring with you a towel and a set of dry clothing to change at the end for a comfortable ride home.

Dress only with synthetic clothing. Wear outdoor, fast drying, non-cotton/synthetic clothing like hiking pants and shirts. Long sleeve shirts and long pants prevent sunburn and insect bites.

Bring water shoes/closed toed sandals; old sneakers work great. No crocs, no flip-flops, no rain boots. Wear paddling gloves or cycling/ workout gloves to prevent blisters and sunburn on hands.

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CREDENTIALS: This tour is organized by Constantin Platon, an experienced outdoor educator, geology professor, and happy camper with 25+ years of experience, and the following current certifications:
ACA Trip Leader & Eskimo Roll Endorsements
ACA Level-3 Coastal/Sea Kayak Instructor
ACA Level-3 River/Whitewater Kayak Instructor
ACA Level-3 River/Lake Canoe Instructor (Solo & Tandem)
NOLS and Sierra International Wilderness First Aid

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PLEASE REPLY WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER!

I am excited to share with you from my expertise, and I look forward to paddling together!

Constantin
[Call/Text: 832-686-3231]

$299 per adult full day guided eco tour
Small group size: minimum 4, maximum 6
Includes premium guiding services and touring kayaking gear

Duration: Full Day (9am to 5pm) | Paddling Time: 5-7 hours | Paddling Distance: 10-12 miles | Itinerary is tailored to guests' desire, fitness level, group dynamics, weather conditions, etc. | Best for outdoor enthusiasts comfortable with vigorous exercise | No previous paddling or swimming experience required - instruction provided!

THIS TOUR CAN BE RE-SCHEDULED AT A DATE CONVINIENT TO YOU.
PRIVATE EVENT, PREPAID REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
WE TAKE APPOINTMENTS.

TOUR SIGNIFICANCE: Take the off-beaten path to learn about the human history and development along Texas Gulf Coast. Explore low-lying marshland and the historical Double Bayou, located near the old Fort Anahuac in East Texas, a scenic and historical bayou ending in the Trinity Bay (east of Galveston Bay).

Double Bayou is a two-pronged clean and meandering bayou with East Fork and West Fork converging at Job Beason Park.

Job Beason, for whom the park is named, was the keeper for Double Bayou Lighthouse in the early 1900. He was found floating face down in the water in December 1909. The hurricane of 1915 destroyed the lighthouse, and it was not rebuilt.

The lower 3 miles of West Fork has been dredged to allow traffic for shallow-draft commercial barges. Shrimp boats often moored in this section.

Cattle ranching is the most obvious use of the coastal grassland along the bayou now, although historically there was rice farming, often wiped out by saltwater flooding during tropical storms.

The stream banks are forested with aged oaks, elms, gums, cypress, and pine trees providing wind and wave sheltered waters and shade to paddlers.

Usually, there are lots of birds to be seen. When we paddled it last, we greatly enjoyed the natural scenery and relaxed on the quiet waters. It was peaceful and lovely tour!

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Sign up early!!
A RSVP “Yes” on Meetup merely states your interest.
Seats fill up quickly - the tour is cross posted on several platforms.

***TO SIGN UP & CONFIRM LOGISTICS CALL 832-686-3231 ***

Call Constantin to confirm logistics, gear size, set up expectations, fill out waiver and to process payment.

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WHAT TO BRING:

Bring drinking water and a pack a lunch and snack. Bring with you a towel and a set of dry clothing to change at the end for a comfortable ride home.

Dress only with synthetic clothing. Wear outdoor, fast drying, non-cotton/synthetic clothing like hiking pants and shirts. Long sleeve shirts and long pants prevent sunburn and insect bites.

Bring water shoes/closed toed sandals; old sneakers work great. No crocs, no flip-flops, no rain boots. Wear paddling gloves or cycling/ workout gloves to prevent blisters and sunburn on hands.

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UNDECIDED? Check out our recent Double Bayou photos here:

Kayaking is a wonderful, lifelong, low-impact, human-powered sport.
It's a form of soul therapy, an awesome mode of transportation to remote destinations, and a stealthy way to intimately experience wildlife and nature.

This 4-hour truly stress-free class is designed for water-centric women to practice new skills at a relaxed pace, with top-of-the-line kayaking gear, in the convenience of a local waterway and in the comfort of like-minded Super Ladies. Great class for adventurous Girl Scouts and Women Fellowships Groups to master new skills or to improve upon what you already know about kayaking.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

If you find yourself wishing to paddle in open lakes, bayous and bays along the gulf coast, or in large rivers, or if you have never taken a kayaking class, then this “Super Ladies Learn Kayaking! Women's Only Kayaking Class” is for you!

You will learn about proper strokes and correct paddling technique, basics of water safety, trip planning, and how to have an enjoyable time on the water. This is a great way to build a new skill set or improve upon what you already know about kayaking.

Call Constantin at 832-686-3231 to confirm logistics, gear size, to answer your questions and process payment.

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REGISTRATION:

$199 + tax per person
All premium gear & qualified instruction included.

In advance registration required
We take Venmo, PayPal, card over the phone.

Minimum 4 Super Ladies
Small group size (max 6)

Sign up early!! This class is cross posted on several platforms.

Call Constantin at 832-686-3231 to confirm logistics, gear size, to answer your questions and process payment.

We take appointments. This class can be rescheduled for a time and location that's convenient for you and your party of 4. Let's talk!

Safe adventure. Relaxed pace. Local expertise. Convenient venue. Small group size. Awesome sea kayaks and premium quality kayaking gear.

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GEAR PROVIDED:

Registration includes instruction from ACA certified instructor and rental of a completely equipped kayak (sit-inside sea touring kayak, lightweight paddle, adjustable lifejacket, bilge pump, paddle float, dry bag) and use of group gear (tow rope, rescue sling, VHS radio, first aid kit, flares, and signalizing devices).

We carry insurance. A waiver must be filled.

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WHAT TO BRING:

Bring drinking water and a snack. Bring with you a towel and a set of dry clothing for a comfortable ride home. We might be getting wet. Dress for immersion by dressing only with synthetic clothing and by avoiding any cotton clothing while on water. Bring water shoes (closed toed sandals, or old snickers; no crocs, flip-flops or rain boots). Wear outdoor, fast drying, non-cotton/synthetic clothing. Wear paddling / cycling / workout gloves to avoid hand blisters. A large brim hat and sunglasses, along with plenty of sunscreen are helpful, or wear long sleeve shirts and long pants to avoid sunburns and insects.

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