Registration Status
Current offering (Registration open)
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Cost: $35 Cal Poly Humboldt Student, $120 Community Members
- Sunday, April 20, 2025
Dates
Time: 11:30AM - 3:30PM
Location: Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
Age: 18+
Get started with sea kayaking on beautiful Humboldt Bay!
This hands-on course covers the basics of paddling technique, water safety, and boat handling. Under the guidance of expert ACA instructors, you’ll learn how to handle a sit-inside sea kayak, practice essential strokes and bracing, and develop your paddling skills on the water.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your kayaking technique, this is the perfect introduction to a rewarding outdoor activity. All necessary equipment - including safety gear, wetsuits, personal flotation device (life jacket), kayaks, and paddles - is included.
Equipment: For aquatic programs all participants are required to wear a wetsuit, booties/ water shoes, and life jacket. These items are required for safety of the participants and reducing risk of injury or incident.
Vessel: This activity uses a wide variety of sit-inside sea kayaks. Requires the ability to sit upright in a tight cockpit with a supported backrest and use a paddle. This class may afford the option for learning self-rescues, which can be demanding of upper body strength, coordination, and balance. All experiences are "Challenge by choice" and are not necessary to participate in the activity as a whole.
Transportation: Transportation is not provided for this activity. All participants will meet at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, located at 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka CA
Facility: The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center is equipped with an ADA compliant front door and an elevator. The facility has restrooms and locker rooms with showers. Please note if you would like to use a locker, the lockers are not equipped with locks but you are welcome to bring your own. There is a boat ramp that leads to our floating dock which changes grade based on the tide. All other walkways around the facility are flat and paved.
Persons who wish to request accessibility-related accommodations should contact Outdoor Adventures at 707-826-3357, or email OutdoorAdventures@humboldt.edu as soon as possible. Some accommodations may take up to several weeks to arrange.