Personal
Kayak Training Plans and Prices
May 1- Oct 12,
1 session = 3 hours
offered: 9-12, 1-4, 5-8 |
Personal plan
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Price Per Session |
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| 3 Session Training Plan |
$150 |
$450 |
| 6 Session Training Plan |
$135 |
$810 |
| 9 Session Training Plan |
$125 |
$1,125 |
| Add a training partner to your
plan
For only 50% more |
| *Personal Kayak
Training*: Your Customized Paddling Plan
will be tailored to address your specific paddling desires and your
coach’s insights. We will progress you through any specific areas:
navigation, water anxiety, improving your body-boat-blade synergy,
video analysis, trip planning, safety and rescue, touring, improving
your health, and equipment customization. Whatever you choose to work
on, we will work on together at your own pace. See the web for time
block options or contact us to arrange your personal training schedule. |
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Sea Kayak
Fitness, Fun and Finesse Series
Summer Session through Maine Maritime Academy |
Tuesday Sunset Friends and Fitness Paddling Club!
Meet at Castine Kayak on Eaton's Dock, ready for an evening paddle! Bring your own pre-approved kayak...and it's FREE! Rent one of ours.... $40 per session. Each week we'll get together for a fun excercise paddle in Castine Harbor!
5pm-7pm Fitness/exercise paddle
June -Sept
Sea Kayak Rentals available from Castine Kayak $40 per session |
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Maine Sea Kayak Guide
Training |
Maine
Sea Kayak Guide Training Course
Advanced Sea Kayak Skills
Description: This in-depth course is designed to prepare future sea kayak guides , fresh water guides and kayaking leaders and interemediate kayakers with essential skills necessary to teach kayaking, identify potential hazards, make informed decisions, plan trips and manage groups on the waters of Maine and beyond! This course is designed to prepare future sea kayak guides for IFW test and licensing. Topics include: Navigation, essential equipment and its uses, trip planning, group management, wind, waves and weather dynamics, marine environment and rescue strategies. (intermediate kayakers interested in skill improvement welcome too)
Dates: 5/25- 5/27, 6/1 and 6/2 ( two weekends)
Time: Full days 9-5 with overnight camping trip
Location: Castine and other coastal venues
Course Fee: $475
Instructor: Karen Francoeur, Master Maine Sea Kayak Guide/ACA Instructor of Castine Kayak
To Register: complete Registration/release
form here
This course is
for kayakers who learn best by implementing and practicing what they are learning. This course will take
place on the ocean and includes an overnight camping trip for truly well
rounded experiential learning. Course Manual is included and test scheduling is arranged.
Additional Fees: Guide Application Fee, $100 paid to the State of Maine for testing which allow one to test for multiple classifications.
Prerequistites: Min of 50+hours of kayak, at least ACA level 2 assessment, or instructor permission
*Maine's
Sea Kayak Guide license allows for guiding on marine waters of Maine up
to head of tide. Overnight camping inclusion with sea kayak license.
** Additional Recreation Guide license is necessary to guide on inland
lakes and rivers
Guide Application PDF click
here to download
What gear will you ultimately need as a guide/safe kayaker? Essential Gear
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Guide Training on a foggy Maine Island
course photos!
CLICK HERE: See Guide Course Video!
Preparation before launching! |
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Maine
Recreation Guide Training Module
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Maine Recreation Guide Training :
Dates TBA: 2 day course 9-5pm
Min 5/ Max 12
Prerequisite: Sea Kayak Guide Training Course or equivalent, Basic Paddling skills in recreational boats, canoes or sea kayaks or instructor permission
This course is designed to compliment the Sea Kayak Guide course to prepare future guides or current Sea Kayak Guides with the knowledge necessary to successfully pass the Maine Recreation Guide License which allows for guiding on fresh waters in Maine.
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ACA Trip Leader
Course: for camp leaders, scouts, clubs, and leaders of friends! |
ACA Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Course:
(ideal for club trip leaders, camps and non-profits)
This workshop emphasizes trip leading, safety education and rescue options and techniques. Content is geared toward trip planning skills, choosing appropriate equipment for conditions and paddlers. Course is designed for trip leaders in clubs, non-profits, camps, and all other groups leading water based trips. Course will conclude with a written Exam to qualify for ACA Trip Leader Assessment. ACA Membership Fee $10 & ACA Assessment Award. ACA(American Canoe Association)
Prerequisite: Basic Coastal Kayak (ACA level 2 or equivalent skills)
Instructor: Karen Francoeur, Master Maine Sea Kayak Guide of Castine Kayak
June Course: June 15 & 16
Location: Castine, Maine
Time: 9am- 4pm
Fee: $250
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Beginner
Kayak Courses |
| FRESHWATER KAYAKING ESSENTIALS
Shorten the learning curve and get geared up for a summer of adventure!
Introduction to Kayaking (4 sessions)
This course will allow you to Paddle Smart from the Start and get geared up for a summer of kayaking exercise and adventures! In this course we'll cover kayaking basics, from proper boat fit and entry, paddle size and proper use, what boat is right for you, essential equipment to paddle safely, where to paddle with basic map reading skills, efficient stroke technique and capsize and re-entry practice in the pool. Upon completion you will be prepared to paddle safely and efficiently on ponds, lakes and slow rivers.
4/25- 5/16 Thursday evenings 5:30-830pm
Location: Stillwater River, Orono and Pushaw Lake
Course Fee: $150 pp (with own gear)
$185pp (with gear provided)
Kayak Skills Clinic at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge( Part 1)
Jump start your summer of kayaking! In this workshop we will cover the basics of kayak technique from getting into and out of your craft gracefully, choosing the right kayak, paddle and essential gear for the location you plan to paddle, stroke techniques for paddling with finesse and ease.
June 22, 1-4pm (part 2 rescue on July 27)see below
Location: Hurundo Wildlife Refuge
Fee: $55 per clinic (20% of the proceeds to support programming at Hirundo)
BYOB or Kayak Rentals available $10
Introduction to Kayaking (one day)
This course will allow you to Paddle Smart from the Start and get geared up for a summer of kayaking exercise and adventures! In this course we'll cover kayaking basics, from proper boat fit and entry, paddle size and proper use, what boat is right for you, essential equipment to paddle safely, where to paddle with basic map reading skills, efficient stroke technique and capsize and re-entry practice. Upon completion you will be prepared to paddle safely and efficiently on ponds, lakes and slow rivers.
Dates: Sunday, June 30
Time: 9-4pm
Location: Naramissic River, Orland, Maine
Course Fee: $75 pp (with own gear)
$90pp (with gear provided)
*Upon completion you will be prepared to paddle on ponds, lakes and slow
rivers safely and efficiently.
*Qualifies participants to assess for ACA Level 2 Award
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ACA ONE DAY WORKSHOPS Paddling on protected salt water bays & the ocean! |
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
If you're ready to take your skills to the next level in preparation for a great summer of paddling these are the courses for you!
ESSENTIALS OF KAYAK TOURING
Saturday, 6/ 8, 10-4pm
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
Essentials of Kayak Touring course is designed to teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, calm protected ocean environments, and other flatwater settings. ( ACA LEVEL 2)
COASTAL KAYAKING STROKES AND RESCUE
Sunday, 6/9, 10-4pm
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
Coastal Kayak Basic Strokes and Rescues course is designed to introduce basic coastal kayaking skills and safety. In this course we'll fine tune stroke efficiency and focus on specific strokes for conditions. Re-entry rescue techniques will be practiced!
(ACA LEVEL 3)
COASTAL KAYAK STROKES AND MANUEVERS REFINEMENT(Level 3)
Saturday, 7/20, 10-4pm
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
This course will help you to fine tune the skills that you have and take the next steps to stroke refinement to increase efficiency, fluidity and control. This is a course you may want to take repeatedly as you'll gain new improved skills each time!
COASTAL KAYAKING/TIDAL CURRENT SKILLS (ACA LEVEL 4)
Sunday, 7/21, 10-4pm
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
This course will take us paddling in some coastal conditions including tidal currents, wind and waves. We'll fine tune your paddling skills to take them to the next level preparing you for a summer of exploration
OPEN WATER COASTAL KAYAKING SKILLS (LEVEL 4)
Saturday, Sept 7, 10-4pm
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
The Open Water Coastal Kayak course is designed to refine and increase coastal kayaking skills for use in open water currents, wind and waves. We'll practice a variety of skills including rescues at sea
FULL DAY PADDLING ADVENTURE/ASSESSMENT:
Sundays by appointment
Fee: $105 w/gear, $125 gear provided
Join us on a full day journey and put your skills to the test. This is a chance to assess your level and determine what you are ready for next!
If you plan to paddle on the ocean, even in small protected bays this
is the series for you! You’ll learn about essential equipment, cold water
risks and how to minimize them, stroke efficiency, how to maximize the
effects of tides and currents and basic chart reading skills. Course on
water
Upon completion you will be prepared to paddle safely and efficiently
on the coast of Maine.
qualifies you for
ACA Level 2-4 Awards
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SEA Kayak Skills Camp /Advanced Kayak
Skills: ACA Level 3 & 4 |
Sea Kayak Skills Camp:
Dates : 7/5-7/7
3 days, 2 nights of camping!
Intermediate Paddlers $465 (meals and gear included)
* Kick off your summer with this comprehensive kayaking course! Refine your paddling technique, coastal navigation, tides and current, practice multiple rescue options, towing and dealing with wind and waves and of course island camping!
Location: Coastal areas near Stonington and Eggemoggin Reach
Challenge yourself and gain the skills necessary to paddle in a variety
of Maine coastal locations and conditions.
Topics Covered: Advanced Coastal Kayak:ACA Stroke Refinement and Open Water Skills
-Advanced Rescue and Rolling
-Navigation on water
- Tidal Currents (ferrying, crossing currents, catching eddies
and riding trailing waves)
Paddling skills in Wind and Waves: edging, sweeping, blade
angle, cadence, route choice, upwind and downwind techniques
Upon completion you will be prepared to paddle extended day trips
and overnights.
Allows participants to
Assess for ACA Level 3 and 4 Award!
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Rolling
and Self Rescue Skills |
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Rolling your Kayak
When: Sat, March 2, 9am – 1pm
Where: Husson Pool, Bangor
Date: 3/2 and 3/9 Saturdays 9-12
(two part session)
Course Fee: $90 (with own gear)
$105 (with gear provided)
Rolling Your Kayak
Being a safe kayaker means preparing for the worst case scenario! In most cases in Maine that would be a capsize into cold water and the key to safety is knowing how to get back in your boat out of the water!The quickest and most efficient rescue is the Eskimo Roll. You'll learn a variety of assisted eskimo rescues that allow you to stay in your boat. Enhance your boat maneuvering skills while focusing on all the components of the roll.
Check for summer hours in Castine!
Fee: $50 each with min of 3pp
Privates available: $100 2 hrs/ $50 each additional
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What Now ? Capsize & Rescue Skills Clinic
Kayak Rescue capsize and recovery workshops
Do you really know what to do if your kayak capsizes??? Get ready for a season of safe paddling. Learn how to respond to your own capsize or your paddling partner’s. Discover what your options are for re-entering your kayak from the water. We’ll cover self rescue techniques and partnership rescues. Find out what equipment you should have with you for your safety kit to make every paddle a good one!
Instructor: Karen Francoeur of Castine Kayak
Kayak Capsize & Rescue workshop at Orland River Day
June 29 Saturday, 1-3
Fee: Special Orland River Day Festival $20
Castine Kayak will offer a Kayak Capsize and Rescue Techniques workshop as part of the Orland River Day festivities!
Bring your own kayak or rent one to use for $15
Kayak Capsize & Rescue workshop
July 27, 1-4pm
Location: Hirundo Wildlife Refuge(Part 2) see part 1
Fee: $55 per clinic (20% of the proceeds to support programming at Hirundo)
BYOB or Kayak Rental Available $10
*Private Workshops available by appointment
Fee: $45pp w/own equipment
$55 with gear provided Min 4pp
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OPEN POOL TIME
available at Husson College $5per person
check calendar for upcoming sessions
This is an opportunity to practice bracing, leaning,
edging and rescue skills in the warm safety of a pool before going out into
the cold Maine water. Test your kayak and your skills.
*stay tuned or call for private lessons offered at Husson University!
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Additional Courses |
Essentials of Sea Kayak Trip Planning & Navigation
Coastal Navigation for Sea Kayakers
Map n Compass and GPS basics
Dates TBA: 9am -3pm on water practical
Price: $195 (2 sessions)
Prepare for a season of exploration on the ocean with fun interactive navigation
activities. Learn what tools you need to navigate effectively and how to
use them. Use charts and compass to plot courses, take bearings, determine
location (including set and drift) and determine speed over water. Plan
your trips understanding how to use tides and currents to your advantage
and how to safety travel with an understanding of boating traffic and rules
of the road.
The focus of this course is to prepare paddlers with the necessary skills to navigate on the ocean and plan safe, fun day or multi day trips.
Designed for intermediate paddlers ready to venture safely on their own journeys!
to Register: 207-866-3506
or email us at castinekayak@gmail.com
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