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SKSA uses only
American Canoe Association
certified Instructors
ACA Certified Instructor Trainer
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* Wilderness First Aid, CPR
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* Basic River Instructor
* Kayak Instructor Trainer
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Long Island PaddleSport Symposium
* Lots of information
* Free Admission
* Organized by SKSA
* Click on logo for website
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Sea Kayaking Skills and Adventures, Ltd. of Long Island
provides kayakers with the knowledge and tools needed for a safe and richly
rewarding experience in the maritime environment.
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Our enjoyable and innovative programs, in the classroom
and on the water, are designed to develop in everyone an understanding
of good seamanship and sound technique.
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Our teaching style is relaxed but comprehensive. We
cater to the beginning and intermediate kayakers and are flexible for those
wishing to update or maintain their skills
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We can also offer challenging clinics for the advanced
paddler interested in training for open water paddling and kayak navigation.
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Our courses follow official American Canoe
Association curriculum. We can provide ACA registration and
participation cards for most our courses.
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We can perform official ACA Skills Assessment and
Certification for Coastal Kayak levels 1 through 4. We are also offer
ACA Trip Leader Training with a certificate of completion.
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For the advanced paddler we can provide Instructor Development and
Certification for Coastal Kayak Instructor levels 1-4 from the American Canoe Association.
We facilitate ACA training throughout the Atlantic Division of the ACA.
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We can accommodate specialty interests such as training for
surf kayaking, wild water paddling, sprint and marathon racing as well as
adventure racing.
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Our tours are regular and varied with locations spanning
both North and South shore put-ins. We generally offer a 1-hour introductory
class for the beginner immediately before each tour.
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We can also arrange for custom tours on special topics
such as team building, bird watching, estate viewing, gourmet dining, fall foliage,
etc. Challenge us with your needs.
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News as of July 29, 2010
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* * * Come Paddle with us! SKSA Summer season is in full swing.
Do not let summer end without fine tuning your paddling stroke or learning new ones.
We have both instruction and tours scheduled for every
level of skill from "never been in a boat before", to "looking to become an instructor". Please look over our
offerings and give us a call to arrange your time on the water. Check out our
Classes and Tours
pages to follow our updates as we plan the 2010 season.
Remember Private lessons and tours are always available to accommodate your paddling needs.
* * * Life Jacket Law: Fellow paddlers, please be
aware that New York State has passed a
Cold Weather PFD Law.
Effective for the 2009 season, all persons aboard recreational craft up to 21 feet in length are required to wear
a USCG approved PFD from Nov-1 to May-1 or risk being fined. This law is in addition to an existing year-round
law for youths under 12 on vessels up to 65-ft when underway. Comfort and flexibility are the chief
complaints against PFD wear, but modern choices make these moot even for women, learn more on our
PFD Quick Class.Please remember just because in the summer months it is not required by law to wear your PFD.
We at SKSA hope that you still will. It floats and you don't.
* * * Conditions Update: Coastal and inland waters
are warm and comfortable for immersion. A great time to get out there and practice getting in and out of your kayak in deep water.
So when the cooler weather comes you will be confident in your recovery skillsPlease remember to paddle smart and stay safe:
| Wear your PFD. |
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Dress for immersion. |
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Never Paddle Alone! |
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* * * Advance Strokes and Manuvers Sunday August 15
This is a traning for ACA level 3 - 4. at Sebonic Harbor.
We will take the skills that you learned in flat water add some new advance strokes and practice them all in more challenging conditions.
If you want to join us for the day please give us a call at 631-563-6654.
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* * * Empire Kayak Clinics:
For those in western Long Island, SKSA has a full summer of custom 3-hr clinics (level 1 - 3 skills) at Empire Kayaks
in Long Beach, NY.
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ACA Quick Start Your Kayak: mornings 5/8, 5/23, 7/18, 8/8, 8/29, 9/19, 10/3 |
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SKSA Kayak Rescues: mornings 7/25, 8/22; afternoons 5/23, 8/22, 9/19 |
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SKSA Bracing & Rolling: afternoons 7/25, 8/22 |
Check our Classes page for curriculum and details.
Call Empire Kayaks at 516-889-8300 for scheduling, registration and directions.
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* * * Dowling University Classes:
Dowling University in Oakville, NY provides a picturesque and quiet setting for our more
complete program for the intermediate paddler. Join us on four sucessive Saturday mornings
for our ACA Essentials of Kayak Touring program. This year we are offering the program in
in July and again in August.
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ACA Essentials of Touring Kayak: 9-am to 12:00 on 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31 |
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ACA Essentials of Touring Kayak: 9-am to 12:00 on 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 |
Check our Classes page for curriculum and details.
Call Dowling College at 631-244-3420 for scheduling, registration and directions.
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* * * Saturday Evening Tours: Hosted by the
Dowling College Oakdale Campus, the Saturday Evening
Tours leave the College dock at 6:30 pm on Saturday evenings starting July 10 for an peaceful trip
around the Connetquot River. It is recommended that novices join us at 5:30 for an introductory lesson
to maximize their experience. Please call the Dowling College at 631-224-3473 for registration. Gear
and boat rental available on request.
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* * *
Gift Certificates: Give the gift of safety, training and adventure to
those you love (or even yourself). SKSA classes, clinics and tours make wonderful gifts, and are available
now
The gift of fun, knowledge and skills will last a lifetime. What
could be better? Call 631-563-6654 to order your certificate.
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* * * Private Lessons: Possibly your
schedule is very busy or unique or perhaps you want to progress faster than the group. Many
people feel the need for one-on-one training, or prefer the security of a personal lesson. Two
people may want to learn together under semi-private conditions. It is always possible to
schedule a special session to assess and improve your skills. Download our
Flyer for details.
Contact us to arrange for a custom program that meets your
personal requirements. Travel fees may apply outside the Central Long Island area.
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* * * Group Lessons: Do you have
several friends who would all like to learn paddling together? Would your club like to
schedule a custom training curriculum? Does your company want a special tour to foster
"team building" among personnel? SKSA can meet your needs. Challenge us to arrange
custom lessons and tours for your group at accomodating rates.
Contact us to arrange for special training or outings that fit your needs.
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* * * Skill Certification: SKSA is proud to be
the first in our region to offer ACA Coastal Kayak skill Assessments for levels 1 through 4. These
Assessments certify your skill level for activity participation and advanced training throughout the
United States. For more information visit the
ACA website.
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* * * Trip Leader Training: SKSA is certified to
offer Trip Leader Training and Assessment through the American Canoe Association. This is a two-day
curriculum with exam. Interested shops and camps, please inquire.
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* * * Instructor Certification: We are pleased to
announce that SKSA is certified to offer Instructor Development Workshops and Instructor Certification
Exams for Coastal Kayaking levels 1 through 4 through the American Canoe Association. We invite inquiries
from paddlers throughout the Northeast Region.
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* * * Quick Classes: do you have a
question on a particular concept? We have put together a series of short topical lectures that
answer some frequently asked questions. Peruse our Q-Class Archive
to select the lesson of your choice.
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* * * Launch Sites: Check out our
kayak Put-in Page. Many of our students and friends ask where they
can go to launch their new boat. We decided to put together a list of public put-ins as a
service to our friends. Please keep the list growing. Use our handy Form
to provide updates, corrections or to let us know of any we missed.
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