{"product_id":"smart-start-level-two-sea-kayak-navigation-and-touring-essentials","title":"Smart Start: Level Two Sea Kayak Navigation and Touring Essentials","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake your kayaking skills to the next level with level two of the Smart Start series. This class builds on the foundation of Smart Start: Introduction to Sea Kayaking and gives you the confidence to explore the Puget Sound and beyond. Further develop your intro skills and become a well-rounded kayaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour professionally trained instructors will guide you through solo and multi-person rescues, wet exits, equipment selection, towing and on-water safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will expand on the Introduction to Sea Kayaking, and help you develop a better understanding of sea kayaking navigation and trip planning skills. In addition to being able to comfortably perform self and assisted rescues, you will learn about tides and currents as well as basic navigational tools that will allow you to confidently pursue your next sea kayak adventure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as better balance and control of your boat, building the knowledge and confidence you need to expand your horizons and grow within the sport. You will increase not only your own safety on the water, but also those around you and the added sense of security means you will have much more fun doing so!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend taking our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Smart Start: Introduction to Sea Kayaking\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260122141413\/https:\/\/www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com\/products\/sea-kayaking-smart-start\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmart Start: Introduction to Sea Kayaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ea comparable class or have similar experience with sea kayaking before taking this class.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot able to make it this time, but still want to have some fun out on the water? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260122141413\/https:\/\/kayakproshop.myshopify.com\/apps\/bookthatapp\/calendar\" title=\"Olympic Outdoor Center Master Calendar\"\u003eClick here for our Summer Calendar!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eight columns offset-by-one alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Covered:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic understanding of tides, currents, weather and hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic trip planning and navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7nm paddle including multiple crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic maneuvering and turning strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing and bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper kayak fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapsizing safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet exits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle Float Rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Kayak rolling not covered in this class.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* This class is held on Puget Sound, Port Gamble Bay and include ~7nm of paddling with multiple crossings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"six columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-list\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen and sun protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry bags\/containers or gallon Ziplock bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulation to be worn under your dry suit (long sleeve top, pants, socks. Fleece or other synthetic clothing recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete change of warm clothes for after\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA positive attitude and eagerness to learn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Dry suits or wetsuits are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fourteen columns offset-by-one alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Meet:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Olympic Outdoor Center Beach\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20260122141413\/https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/f65QiYMDUAtZWkGi6\"\u003eOlympic Outdoor Center Beach,\u003c\/a\u003e  Port Gamble, WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will start class on our beach with check-ins and introductions. A refresher of the topics covered and what we learned from the previous day in Smart Start 1: Introduction to Sea Kayaking. We'll go over the sea kayak safety including proper immersion gear, kayak fitting, and kayak nomenclature. Then, we will have an on land lesson about navigation, tides currents and trip planning. Together, our group will go over the plan for the on-water moving classroom as we navigate our way from Port Gamble and embark on our adventure. While on the water, we will continue to fine tune maneuvering skills and strokes while we make our way towards Point Hanon for a navigation exercise, There will be opportunities for towing practice and rescue practice throughout the day, with emphasis on group management and teambuilding skills, There will also be time for capsize prevention skills like balancing and bracing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the water, there will be opportunities to practice wet exits, t-rescues, sling rescues and the paddle float rescue. If we have time at the end, we'll go over exercises for balancing and bracing (capsize prevention!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n*This is a great class for Mountaineers and other local club members who are interested in working towards Mountaineers equivalency or the Basic Sea Kayaking Badge. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fourteen columns offset-by-one alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNeed to Rent Gear?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKayaks and equipment are available to rent for this class. All kayak rentals include individually fitted personal flotation device, paddle, bilge pump and paddle float. All rental equipment will be ready at our facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Dry suits or wetsuits are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are unsure of what immersion gear is needed, please call us at 360.297.4659. If you do not have the appropriate gear, we are happy to offer rental equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notification\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRecreational kayaks (under 12') are not allowed in this class. All kayaks must be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully compartmentalized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(bulkheads or flotation front \u0026amp; back).\u003cbr\u003ePaddlers who bring their own equipment will also need to bring a Life Jacket, a Bilge Pump and a Paddle Float.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Olympic Outdoor Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48329880469730,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.olympicoutdoorcenter.com\/en-eu\/products\/smart-start-level-two-sea-kayak-navigation-and-touring-essentials","provider":"Olympic Outdoor Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}