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Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara - Open Ocean Kayaking

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Details Open Ocean Kayaking
Location:
Anacapa Island
Duration:
2 Days
Activities:
Sea Kayaking
Skill Level:
Advanced Only

Experienced Only:
In order to properly serve each of our clients, this trip is designed for kayakers who have experience in long distance kayak trips, packing overnight gear into kayaks, and self-rescue/assisted-rescue techniques. Distances will vary but may require 15 miles to be covered in one day.

Pace:
It is important to know how fast you can paddle, and how long you can keep that pace up. You must be able to keep a 3 mph pace for 3 hours straight.

Ages:
Participants must be over 18 years of age.

Miles Covered:
30 miles over 2 days
Cost:
$285
Minimum:
2
 

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In the Open Ocean Kayaking Course you will learn:

  • Advanced paddle strokes and techniques
  • Re-entry in choppy water
  • Towing skills
  • Plotting a course and ferry angle
  • Channel Crossing considerations
  • Keeping a heading and pace
 

 

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