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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.


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.


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


We can also offer challenging clinics for the advanced paddler interested in training for open water paddling and kayak navigation.


Our courses follow official American Canoe Association curriculum. We can provide ACA registration and participation cards for most our courses.


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.


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.


We can accommodate specialty interests such as training for surf kayaking, wild water paddling, sprint and marathon racing as well as adventure racing.


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.


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.


 

News as of January 26, 2012

* * * 2012 is underway and we at SKSA are busy planning a new year of paddling instruction and tours, on both Long Island and near New Haven CT. For those looking to become instructor or need up dates we are planning level 1-3 training in April in CT. If you have any request please feel free to contact us and we will do your best to oblige.

* * * The Connecticut events are now on their own web site please take a look by clicking on the logo to the right or go to www.CTPaddleCraft.com In addition to coastal sea kayaking classes, the Connecticut operation instruction to include River Kayak and Canoe classes. We are are planning a paddling event on March 31 in New Haven The 1st Annual Southern Connecticut Small Craft Symposium

For further information, please call our New number: 203-903-5705. Use this number for calls in both New York and Connecticut.

* * * New Haven Classes: Connecticut paddlers, we are partnering with New Haven Parks and Recreation to bring kayaking classes to you Please watch this site as we are working on our fall schedule

* * * Camp Councilors, club Leaders, fellow kayakers and Instructors Are you looking to become a ACA Certificated kayak Instructor or do you need an ACA Instructor Update? We are offering several levels of instructor certification one is sure to meet your needs. Check the Classes page for more information. Dates not working for you? Then give us a call at 203-903-5705 and we will try to set one up that meets your needs.
Please remember to paddle smart and stay safe:

Wear your PFD.   Dress for immersion.   Never Paddle Alone!  

* * * NY Life Jacket Law: Fellow paddlers, please be aware that New York State has passed a Cold Weather PFD Law. 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.

* * * CT Life Jacket Law: Fellow paddlers, please be aware of Connecticut State's Cold Weather PFD Law. During the period from October 1st through May 31st, all persons on board a manually propelled vessel shall wear a Type I, II, III or V, U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device and no operator, or owner or user of a manually propelled vessel shall allow any person to be aboard who is not wearing such a device.

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 CTPI and SKSA hope that you still will. It floats and you don't.

* * * Gift Certificates: Give the gift of safety, training and adventure to those you love (or even yourself). Kayak or Canoe classes, clinics and tours make thoughtful gifts, and are available now. The gift of fun, knowledge and skills will last a lifetime. What could be better? Call 203-903-5705 to order your certificate.

* * * 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.

* * * Pool Classes: CTPC currently has a winter pool sessions the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, for those interested in training and practice. This is a great venue to learn basic skills up to and including rolling you kayak. Interested students please inquire and register your interest so we can plan for an appropriate venue. Call SKSA or CTPI at 203-903-5705 for details.

* * * 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 or CTPI 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.

* * * Skill Certification: SKSA and CTPI are proud to be 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.

* * * Trip Leader Training: SKSA and CTPI are certified to offer Trip Leader Training and Assessment through the American Canoe Association. This is a two-day curriculum with exam. Interested clubs, shops and camps, please inquire.

* * * Instructor Certification: We are pleased to announce that SKSA and CTPI are both 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.

* * * 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.

* * * 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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