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A wise man once said, "Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. 
Involve me and I learn."

New! Kayaking for Fitness Classes.  Get Fit and Have Fun doing it!

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If you're like me you want to have an idea of your teacher's talents
before you're actually willing to sit down and listen to them.  I think of it like this... would you take flying lessons from someone who's never been in a cockpit but knows a lot about the "theory" of flight. Of course not!  Experience is everything.  I have been an ACA certified sea kayaking instructor for over 7 years and have spent more hours than I can count in a kayak cockpit.  I look forward to teaching you this wonderful sport.  



Carolina Mike


Introduction to Sea Kayaking I

This 4 hour course is held on the attractive warm waters of Tampa Bay and includes everything you'll need to know to get started.  All equipment included.

Sundays at 10am-2pm at Safety Harbor Marina or Coffee Pot Bayou boat ramp in St. Petersburg (unless otherwise noted)


Cost: $50 per person

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Introduction to Sea Kayaking II

Develop the intermediate skills needed to fully explore the sport of kayaking.  This 3 hour class is designed to provide you with the skills to become a confident sea kayaker.  Class is held on the attractive  warm waters of Tampa Bay.   All equipment included.

Cost: $50 per person

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What you'll Learn: What to Bring: What you'll Learn: What to Bring:

  • Forward Stroke

  • Reverse Stroke

  • Forward and Reverse Sweep

  • Stern Rudder

  • Low Brace

  • Draw Strokes

  • Assisted Rescues

  • Basic Kayak Design

  • Basic Paddle Design

  • Bathing suit

  • Towel

  • Appropriate footwear

  • Sun block

  • Hat

  • Drinking Water

 

 

  • Edged Bow Rudder

  • Edged Stern Rudder

  • Edged Sweep Turns

  • Low Brace Turn

  • Hanging Draw

  • Eskimo Rescues

  • Dynamic Boat Control

 

  • Bathing suit

  • Towel

  • Appropriate Footwear

  • Sun block

  • Hat

  • Drinking Water

 


Discover Eskimo 
Rolling

Come discover this ancient art of self rescue and have fun doing it.  I'll teach you the techniques of the roll in a safe and realistic
environment.  This is a one-on-one 3 hour course designed to improve your confidence on the water in rough conditions and get you rolling.  Class is held on the attractive warm waters of Tampa Bay.  All equipment included.

Cost: $75 per person


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Private Kayak Instruction

We're available for private kayak instruction at your convenience.  
This course can be one on one or cheaper if four our more are participating.  As little as $50 if you choose. You will accelerate your kayaking skills.  Location of Class is held on the  attractive warm waters of Tampa Bay.  All equipment included.

Cost: 
$75 per hour (2 hour min) for the first student
$25 per hour for each additional student

"Thanks for the class yesterday. I did learn quite a few things. I'm not  BSing when I say "Carolina Mike's is my favorite outfitter." Sometimes people are stuffy and stuck up on kayak trips, I've never encountered that with you. You attract a good group of people, which, in turn, makes it more fun to paddle with you."

Anne Barca
What you'll Learn:

What to Bring:

What you'll Learn:

What to Bring:
  • Dynamic Hip Snap
  • High Brace Recovery
  • C to C Roll
  • Screw Roll
  • Pawlata Roll
  • Rolling Exercises

 
  • Bathing suit
  • Towel
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Sun block
  • Hat
  • Drinking Water

 

What you will Learn is based on what you want to learn and may include any of the techniques from all other class levels.
  • Bathing suit
  • Towel
  • Appropriate footwear
  • Sun block
  • Hat
  • Drinking Water

 


St. Petersburg, FL 33704, mobile 727-235-1959
email: birdygbf@tampabay.rr.com 


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