1. Introductory Kayaking Skills.
Learn the basics in ten 1.5 hour pool sessions in small plastic play boats: fun, safety, kayak fit, posture, balance, safe use of the body, wet exits, basic control - forward, back, stop, sideways, turn, spin, brace, support
and more. Includes basic rescues, cold water paddling awareness, and hypothermia/shock-drowning prevention. 1 and 2 star BCU skills. All equipment provided (except bathing suit). 235-2090 for info.

When: Every Monday, 830-100 PM
Dates: Oct 11, 18, 25,; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec 6, 13.
Where: Homer High School Pool
Cost: $225 w/ tax + $15 Comm School registration fee
Register: Homer Community Schools/Alaska Kayak School

2. Intermediate Kayaking Skills.
Develop strong boat control skills, finesse, and solid rescues by taking a kayaking skills adventure using the pool and small plastic play boats. Ten action-packed pool sessions for honing strokes and maneuvers, balance, safety, use of the body, and the performance of specific strokes and maneuvers: draw, low and high braces, bow and stern rudders, sculling., beginnings of Eskimo rolling and more. 2 and 3 star BCU skills. All equipment provided (except bathing suit). 235-2090 for info.

When: Every Tuesday - 830-100 PM
Dates: Oct 12, 19, 26,; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Dec 7, 14.
Where: Homer High Scool Pool
Pre-requisite: previous kayak training
Cost: $225 w/ tax + $15 Comm School registration fee
Register: Homer Community Schools/Alaska Kayak School

3. Advanced Topics in Kayaking Skills.
Wednesday - 830-100 PM. If you haveprevious kayak training,, this workshop is for you. Develop a checklist an action-plan list of your skills and pursue the performance of foundational kayaking skills needed to pass instructor training and instructor exams. Learn how to analyze your strokes and maneuvers for 1, 2 and 3 star BCU kayak tests. Video analysis, pool slalom racing, Eskimo rolling,, sea kayak rescues and more.. Kayaks, paddles, skirts, and helmets provided.
How's your back deck roll?

Wednesday - 830-100 PM
Dates: Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec 1, 8, 15.
Where: Homer High School Pool
Pre-requisite: previous kayak training/experience
Cost: $225 w/ tax + $15 Comm School registration fee
Register: Homer Community Schools/Alaska Kayak School (x2090)

4. Eskimo Rolling
Semi-private instruction - train to learn and practice the most reliable self-rescue in kayaking,, the Eskimo roll. The "roll" is
one of the greatest benefits of paddling a kayak. The Eskimo Roll is the ability to capsize and recover your balance with an upright posture from a completely upside down position using a few simple body actions. Taught in plastic river kayaks in the comfort of the pool during "less busy" lap swims.

When: Lap swim periods to be determined.
Where: Where: Homer High School Pool
Times: Lap-swim periods as available
Cost: $25/1hr. session, minimum of 2 students/session
Pre-requisites: none,
Register: Homer Community Schools/Alaska Kayak School

5. Kayak Pool Practice sessions for Kayak School Students.
Kayak, paddle, skirt, helmet and light coaching provided.

When: Saturdays as needed, from 15 October to 17 December
Where: Homer High School Pool
Times: as available, 3-5 PM or 5-7 PM, rarely 7-9 PM
Cost: $15 w/ tax
Pre-requisites: registration for Community Schools kayak course
Register: Alaska Kayak School