Practice Sea Kayak Rescues in Portland, Maine
Learn capsize recovery skills in a 3-hour sea kayak lesson
Duration
3 Hours
Includes
Kayak, paddling gear, wetsuit
Highlights
Learn and practice practical sea kayak rescue techniques with an instructor, and plan to get in and out of the water throughout the session. Build skills for re-entering a kayak after a capsize and helping other paddlers.
- Practice assisted capsize recovery techniques like the T-Rescue
- Learn solo capsize recovery methods
- Try alternative ways to re-enter a capsized kayak
- Review considerations like hypothermia, group management, and equipment failures
- Use rescue tools such as paddle floats and bilge pumps during practice
What's Included
- Kayak
- Paddle
- PFD
- Sprayskirt
- Wetsuit
- Drybag
- Paddle floats
- Bilge pumps
Things to know
Ages 15+. Prior sea kayak paddling experience and prior wet-exit experience are required. You will get wet during this session.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 48 hours before start for a full refund. Cancel 2–48 hours before for a 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 hours before: no refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
FAQs
Yes. You need prior experience paddling a sea kayak and prior experience doing a wet exit (capsizing a kayak and exiting the boat).
Yes. You will be in and out of the water throughout the session, so plan to get wet.
Wear synthetic (non-cotton) layers that are comfortable for paddling and swimming. Since you will immerse in cool water, dress for cold-water conditions and bring extra non-cotton layers.
Meeting details
1 Cutter Street, Portland, Maine
