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Intro Pool Lesson #1: First Time Kayaker @ DU

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Duration:	2.5 hours
Price:	Adult: $59.00 Teen: $59.00
Skill Level:	Beginner

Pool lesson #1 First Time Kayaker: Indoor kayaking lessons are warm, fun, friendly and packed with skills. You'll get familiar with a modern river running kayak and kayak gear. First you will adjust the outfitting and learn to enter and exit the kayak safely. Next practice the basics of boat control. Work on balance, posture, paddle grip and simple strokes. Build confidence upside down by learning to stay in the boat. Focus on the "hip snap" and flip the boats with assistance.

Intro Pool Lesson #2: Strokes & Balance @ DU

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Duration:	2.5 hours
Price:	Adult: $59.00 Teen: $59.00
Skill Level:	Beginner

Pool #2 Stokes and Balance: Refine your boat control by learing a variety of strokes. Improve your stability and balance through edging and bracing practice. Learn recovery skills and right the boats with assistance. This Lesson is the second in our three part Pool series. The Pool series is equivalent to the instruction recieved on our Full Day Lake Lesson. The lessons may be purchased and scheduled seperately, but for the Best Deal book all 3 Pool lessons together on one reservation. If you're using your own gear and making this reservation online, please type in "PoolLessonNoGear" to receive a $10 discount per person off the price of this lesson!

Intro Pool Lesson #3: rolling requires repetition @ DU

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Duration:	2.5 hours
Price:	Adult: $59.00 Teen: $59.00
Skill Level:	Beginner

Pool lesson #3 Rolling Requires Repetition: You'll learn what it takes to roll a kayak upright and get lots of practice. Rolling is complex and disorienting at first, but simple drills and practice will overcome initial fears. True mastery of the roll is a zen inspired process. While some students experience rapid success, most take several weeks to build their strength and agility. Many students repeat the class after additional practice time in our open pool sessions.

Open Pool Session

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Duration:	2 hours
Price:	Per Person: $10.00
Skill Level:	Intermediate

When you want simple practice time to "bombproof" your roll, work on strokes, balance and playboating skills, you should join our open pool sessions. Many People provide their own kayak and equipment for the open pool. And the $10 entry fee does not include equipment. If you need to rent a Boat, paddle and skirt the cost is $15 Please select the pool equipment rental add on with your reservation.