$$ Kayak Camping Skills Class | Includes One Overnight Camp
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$399 per adult | $209 per child <12 y old | Max 6 participants
Includes: instruction and premium kayaking and camping equipment
CLASS INTRO: Do you hate bugs, dirt, sleeping on the hard ground and eating gruel?
It doesn’t have to be that way. With the right planning and gear, kayak camping can be enjoyed in real comfort, if not luxury. More importantly, kayak camping offers a unique sensory experience.
At remote campsites there is peace, solitude, and the sights, sounds and smells of nature. This experience allows for a connection to nature that is second to none. In this environment all food tastes like a gourmet meal. Inexpensive wine seems like the finest vintage. Sunrises and sunsets are longer and more profound and intense.
CLASS OVERVIEW: This "Kayak Camping Skills Class" is designed for participants to learn the basic skills required to plan and prepare short overnight trips in coastal environments, rivers and near shore lakes. The participants will learn about proper equipment and how it is used, how to select a camp location, food transportation and preparation, and to follow leave no trace principals throughout the trip.
CLASS GOALS: By the end of this class, you will become a more confident and skillful kayaker and camper. Principles and skills learned in this class are transferable to backpacking, mountaineering, bike touring, and other outdoor travel/primitive adventure circumstances.
Duration: Morning to next day afternoon.
Paddling Distance: 5 – 10 miles roundtrip.
Paddling Time: 2 - 4 hours each day.
Land based training: 3 - 4 hours each day.
CAMPING: Primitive camping is recommended for a deeper learning experience, but multiple camping options exist including car-camping with shower, restroom, drinking water, etc.
EQUIPMENT: Premium quality kayaking, backpacking and camping equipment is included with instruction. A list of what's provided and what you need to bring, itinerary and a course syllabus will be provided once you register.
CLASS TEACHING STYLE: all hands-on deck, "challenged by choice" philosophy.
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction, expectations, and logistics | Personal preparation | Kayak camping and touring | The paddling environment | Trip planning and leadership | Equipment | Wilderness repairs and maintenance | Loading and trimming | Getting started | Paddling on large bodies of water | Safety and rescue | Dealing with hazards | Navigation | Making camp | Environmental concerns and practices | Conclusion and wrap up.
REGISTRATION: Minimum 3 students are needed to run the course, and capacity is limited to 6 participants. 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 sea touring kayaks can accommodate paddlers up to 250 lbs. and 40-inch hip/pants size.
NOT SURE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Take a look at our pictures:
2019 Winter Kayak Camping Buffalo River, AR
2020 Easter Kayak Camping Matagorda, TX
2020 Summer Green River Expedition, UT
2021 Winter Kayak Camping Matagorda, TX
2021 Spring Break Kayak Camping Matagorda, TX
2021 Fall Kayak Camping Matagorda, TX
2022 Kayak Camping Everglades, FL
CREDENTIALS: This course is taught Constantin Platon, an experienced outdoor educator, geology professor, and happy camper with 25+ years of experience, and the following current certifications:
ACA Level-3 Coastal/Sea Kayak Instructor
ACA Level-3 River/Whitewater Kayak Instructor
ACA Level-3 River & Lake Canoe Instructor (Solo & Tandem)
ACA Trip Leader & Eskimo Roll Endorsements
Sierra International Wilderness First Aid
NOLS Wilderness First Aid
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I am excited to share with you from my expertise, and I look forward to paddling together!
Constantin
Call/Text: 832-686-3231
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Every 2nd Saturday of the month until February 7, 2025
$$ Kayak Camping Skills Class | Includes One Overnight Camp