Introductory Surfski Class
For first timers and beginners
ADVENTURE TYPE
Surfski
EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
For first timers and beginners
AGE MINIMUM
14
DESTINATION/LOCATION
Sausalito
Duration
3 hours
Cost
$105 for Sea Trek Members
$125 for non-members
Highlights
- Efficiency and technique
- Safety equipment
- Remounts
- Stability
- Risk tolerance
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Whether you’re curious, want to go fast on waves, or improve your paddling fitness, this class is suitable for beginner to advanced sea kayakers and people with zero experience as we will break down the specific technique for paddling surfskis. Over the course of the lesson, we’ll go over different boat designs and options in our fleet, develop self-rescue skills, discuss weather and tides pertinent to our area, and learn to look at different levels of skill in relation to environmental conditions to accurately assess risk and maximize fun.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HWY 101:
- Take Sausalito/Marin City exit. Sea Trek is roughly 1.7 miles.
- Go left under the freeway and right onto Bridgeway.
- Count seven signal lights (including the signal where you turn right onto Bridgeway).
- Turn left on Marinship Way. This is the first possible left after Harbor Drive and is opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter.
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH (Golden Gate Bridge) ON HWY 101:
- Take the Rodeo Drive exit off 101 (comes after Spencer Drive exit). From exit to Sea Trek is approx. 1.2 miles.
- At the first stop sign bear left onto Nevada Street.
- Nevada Street ends at Bridgeway. Turn right on Bridgeway and at the second signal light (just after Spring Street signal light) take a left at Marinship Way (opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter).
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Ages 14 years old and up. Please call for questions about kids under 14 years old.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.+