Intro to Kayaking Class

Description

This introductory instructional kayak class will cover equipment overview, safety skills, weather conditions and basic paddling strokes all at an easy going and fun pace. 

This class starts out at the Clavey Paddlesports Store for the morning and moves down to the Petaluma River in the afternoon. Intro To Kayaking can be followed with Sea Kayaking I to further your kayaking skills, or an individualized private lesson.

Time: 10:30am - 4pm

Location: Petaluma CA - Clavey Paddlesports & the Petaluma River.

Cost: $80 per person

Class Size: 6. Space is not reserved until paid in full.

Instructor: Clavey Paddlesports Kayak Instructor

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Reservation/Cancellation Policy

• Your space is not confirmed until we have received payment in full.  

• If you find it necessary to change the date of your trip or tour, a $10.00 fee will be charged. 

• Sorry, there are no refunds or credits for no shows, late arrivals or cancellations made within 2 weeks of the tour or class. If you cannot participate we encourage you to find a friend or family member to take your place and please advise us of this change.

• You will be asked to sign an assumption of risk and liability release prior to participating in any class or tour. This is a requirement for our insurance carrier; participants may not join a class or tour without a signed form. 

• We reserve the right to cancel or curtail a trip due to weather conditions or other conditions out of our control. In this case, we do our best to provide you with another suitable date, issue a credit or refund. 

• Note: Pre-registration is required for all classes/tours. We can take a reservation up to 4:00 PM the day before the class/tour if space is available. Unfortunately, we usually cannot accommodate reservations the morning of the class/tour. If you would like to make a reservation the day before the class/tour after 4pm please call us at 707-766-8070 to check if space is available.

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COVID-19 Safety Standards

With COVID-19 safety standards in mind, we've made a variety of modifications to our operating plans which will be adhered to if you book a class or tour, or if you've already made a reservation. They are as follows:

• All staff and customers are required to bring and wear appropriate face masks that covers both their nose and mouthwhile interacting with each other. You will not need to wear the mask while you are paddling. 

• Handwashing or hand sanitizer stations will be available for staff and customers.

• Everyone must strictly practice social distancing and remain 6 feet apart.  

• Guides/Instructors will have readily available hand sanitizer, cleaning products and spare face masks during every class and tour.

• Gear issued to a class/tour customer will only be used by that customer, and will not be shared during a class or tour.

• Customers will provide their own water bottles, sunscreen, insect repellent, personal food etc.

• Customers will not be allowed to participate if they exhibit any symptoms associated with the coronavirus: (mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC); or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.