Kayak Zak’s Summer 2008 Mini Events Schedule
(707) 498-1130 info@kayakzak.com
All events will be at Big Lagoon County Park unless otherwise noted. Lectures will be held on land, near water. No paddling experience required! Lectures are 1 to 2 hours, Clinics 2 to 3, and Classes approx 6 hours. Class and clinic pricing does not include kayaks or gear. Kayak and wet suit rentals are available at a rental discount for all on-water classes and clinics. There is a $2 parking fee at Big Lagoon. On-water clinics and classes require reservation. Just drop by and bring a folding chair for on-land lectures.
Ongoing through July 4: Win a Kayak Party for ten people at Big Lagoon.
$1.00 per raffle ticket. Proceeds go to Orick Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, June 15: Strokes & Maneuvers Clinic $40.00 9:30 a.m.
Did you know that you can make your kayak dance? Rudders, draws, pries, sideways, forward, backwards, at rest and on the move. Includes the all-allusive sideslip! We will play a fun game or two afterwards.
Saturday, June 21: Avoiding Paddling Injuries Lecture (FREE) 10:00 a.m.
Getting Injured is never fun and paddling should always be fun! This interactive discussion will cover many topics and provide lots of great tips to ensure that you have a good time and get home in one piece. Feel free to share your own great advice too!
Sunday, June 22: Surfin’ the Waves w/ DICK WOLD $60.00 8:00 a.m.
Meet at State Beach, Trinidad, be prepared to carpool to another location if we need to find better conditions. World famous surf kayak champion and surf kayak designer/boatbuilder, Dick Wold will be our guest instructor. Learn how to kayak surf the ocean waves from a master! This class is for non-keeled surf and whitewater kayaks. Dick will bring a couple of sit-on-top surf kayaks. Class size is limited.
Saturday, June 28: Open Water Rescue & Recovery Class ($45) 9:30 a.m.
Assisted recoveries, self-rescue, and more. What works best for one person may not work at all for another. We teach more methods than any other program! Discover the way that works best for you. Wetsuit or drysuit and helmets required. Class size limited.
Friday, July 4: Kayak Party Raffle Winner Announced Shoreline Market 5:00 p.m.
Need not be present to win.
Saturday, July 19: Kayak 101 at Adventure's Edge Demo Day (FREE!) 9:00 a.m.
Kayak Zak’s will give free on-land classes all day. Learn how to get in and out safely, avoid capsize, how to paddle, & more. Then try some kayaks ($5.00 fee). (707) 822-4673 for Adventure’s Edge demo info. Free parking today thanks to Adventure’s Edge!
Sunday, July 20: Surfin’ the Waves w/ DICK WOLD $60.00 8:00 a.m. Meet at State Beach, Trinidad, be prepared to carpool to another location if we need to find better conditions. World famous surf kayak champion and surf kayak designer/boatbuilder, Dick Wold will be our guest instructor. Learn how to kayak surf the ocean waves from a master! This class is for non-keeled surf and whitewater kayaks. Dick will bring a couple of sit-on-top surf kayaks. Class size is limited.
Friday, July 25: Tri-County independent Living Expo FREE! Red Lion Inn, Eureka
Kayak Zak’s will have a booth at this annual event. In conjunction with National Disability Awareness Month, Tri-County hosts the Assistive Technology and Respect for Abilities Fair to bring the latest in assistive technology, products, services, and information to the disabled community in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties. Food, fun, raffle prizes, and lots of great information! 707 445-8404 for more info.
Saturday, July 26: Balance, Bracing, and Edging ($45.00) 9:30 a.m.
Get comfy using the edges of your kayak to turn and maneuver. Prevent capsizes by learning to brace. Balance and edging are the keys to maneuvering your kayak, staying upright, and rolling.
Sunday, August 3: Strokes & Maneuvers ($45.00) 9:30 a.m.
Did you know that you can make your kayak dance? Rudders, draws, pries, sideways, forward, backwards, at rest and on the move. Includes the all-allusive sideslip! We will play a fun game or two afterwards. While not required, the Balance and Bracing class above is a good precursor for this course.
Friday, August 8: No rentals available today. Time for a summer party instead!
Saturday, August 16: What is this Gear Used for? FREE! Lecture 9:00 a.m.
Safety gear, creature comforts, outfitting, & gizmos. There is a lot of stuff out there for kayakers. What does it do and what do you really need? Join us and share your own gizmos and opinions!
Sunday, August 17: Surfin’ the Waves w/ DICK WOLD $60.00 8:00 a.m. Meet at State Beach, Trinidad, be prepared to carpool to another location if we need to find better conditions. World famous surf kayak champion and surf kayak designer/boatbuilder, Dick Wold will be our guest instructor. Learn how to kayak surf the ocean waves from a master! This class is for non-keeled surf and whitewater kayaks. Dick will bring a couple of sit-on-top surf kayaks. Class size is limited.
Saturday, August 23: Open Water Rescue & Recovery Class $50.00 9:30 a.m.
Assisted recoveries, self-rescue, and more. What works best for one person may not work at all for another. We teach more methods than any other program! Discover the way that works best for you. Wetsuit or drysuit and helmets required. Class size limited.
Sunday, September 7: Advanced Rescue & Recovery Class $50.00 10:00 a.m. Trinidad Take the techniques we’ve learned on flat water and add a salty moving dimension. Must be able to self-rescue. Most of this course involves rescuing the instructor. Many real scenarios. Prerequisite; beginning R&R or permission of instructor. By reservation. Class size limited.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 19 to 21: West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium
Port Townsend, WA North America’s largest sea kayak event! Join Kayak Zak’s owner, Marna Powell and many, many other instructors and lecturers for an event you will never forget! www.wcsks.org for more info.
Saturday & Sunday September 27 & 28: HSU Humboldt Bay Paddlefest Eureka/ Center Activities Aquatic Center, Waterfront Drive. www.humboldtbaypaddlefest.com (707) 826-3357 Kayak Zak’s will offer instruction, demonstrations, and have a booth at this annual festival on Humboldt Bay. Bring you whole family and stop by with the little ones to play our Kids’ Fishing Game. Cheer on our Humboldt Honeys Kardboard Kayak racing team in this annual event!
Sunday, October 5: Towing and Ropes Clinic $ 45.00 10:00 a.m. Trinidad
What do you do if a member of your paddling group cannot return to shore on his or her own power? How do you safely reunite a loose kayak with its paddler? This clinic will cover short tow tethers, long tows, contact tows, multi-person tows, RETHROG, how to make a quick-release tow out of rope, recognize and avoid the dangers of ropes and kayaking, how to tow an incapacitated person, and a wee bit about throw ropes. By reservation. Class size limited.
Above prices do not include kayaks and gear. If you need these items please arrange for them at the time you register. Discounted rental prices for all on-water classes and clinics:
Kayak & Paddle: $20.00
Farmer John Wetsuit: $5.00
Neoprene Booties: $5.00
Splash Jacket: $FREE
PFD: $FREE
Helmet: $FREE