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The Kayak Roll
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This course will be taught by Steve Walls from Dallas. Steve is an American Canoe Association certified Level 4 Coastal Kayak instructor. He holds a British Canoe Union 4 Star paddler award and has been through the 5 Star training. You can contact Steve at 972-369-9506 or by email at seakayaksteve@yahoo.com if you have any questions about the class. His website is Discoverkayak.com.
Steve will have 4 training sessions, 2 hours each, on Saturday. He works with 2 students in each session.
YOU MUST select 1 and only 1 of the training sessions when you register. The training sessions (activities) are listed at the bottom of this page and will be presented during registration. If you do not select an activity you will not be registered for the course.
Cost
The cost of the class is $50 for HASK members and $75 for non-members. Payment in advance is required for enrollment in the class. Please pay by credit card as part of the registration process. If you need to pay by check, notify the event coordinator. You will be paying HASK and HASK will pay Steve the total amount of the registration fees. There is a $12 entrance fee at 288 Lake.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel 2 weeks or earlier before the class you will be given a full refund. You will get a 50% refund if canceling between 1 and 2 weeks before the class. No refund will be give if canceling within 1 week of the class. However if the class is filled you will get a full refund.
The Kayak Roll by Steve Walls
Are you ready to learn to roll? For a first roll I recommend the Extended Paddle roll. It has the advantage of leverage and simplicity. It is in the style of rolls called a back deck roll, or lay back. You can find examples of it on You Tube. With a four step process done above water you will build the muscle memory so that when you do go for your first roll you are likely to succeed. Once you've learn this style of roll and you become fluid with it, it is a easy progression to move to a standard sweep roll, which is what we normally use in real scenarios. Every paddler has different needs and levels of mobility . I can adapt this roll to fit most every need. I guarantee a roll! If I do not succeed in getting you a roll the first session we will arrange a follow up. 80% of my students get a roll the first session, 100% the second!
Gear to Bring
- Kayak with floatation
- Paddle
- Sprayskirt
- PFD
- Paddle float
- Bilge pump
Optional
- Nose plugs
- Dive mask or swim goggles
The class will be held at 288 Lake
- Facility: This is a 16-acre, spring fed lake surrounded by trees and nicely kept grounds with picnic tables. They have well maintained port-a-potties. It is a training facility for scuba instruction, kayaking and swimming.
- Directions:
- From TX-288: Take the Almeda-Genoa Rd exit, head east on Almeda-Genoa Rd; turn right onto Cullen Blvd; turn left onto Schurmier Rd and travel 1 mile to 288 Lake; turn right onto the property at the olive colored building/gate. It's at the intersection of Schurmier Rd and Cottingham St.
- From the Sam Houston Tollway: Head north on Cullen Blvd; turn right onto Schurmier Rd and travel 1 mile; turn right onto the property at the olive colored building/gate. It's at the intersection of Schurmier Rd and Cottingham St.
- We will be using the beach at the end of the road. (see lake diagram below)
- Paddling Area - The area in front of the beach and the east half the lake should be used for paddling. You must stay well clear of the area with large floats, as these are underwater platforms.
- Swimmers - Be on the lookout for swimmers. We share the same area of the lake.
- Wavier - You will need to sign a 288 Lake waiver. It would be helpful if you download and complete the waiver in advance. 288 Waiver
Hazards:
- Avoid areas with hydrilla near the surface of the water.
- Watch out for rocks at the put-in near the water's edge and submerged.
This is an ACA sanctioned event. Every participant must wear a PFD and sign a HASK/ACA Waiver. Click on link below to print out the waiver. Please complete prior to the trip so we can all get on the water a little quicker. HASK members who have provided a waiver to the HASK Membership Director within the last year do not need to complete a waiver.
o ACA Waiver - Adult
o ACA Waiver - Minor
Non-ACA Participants: You must purchase an ACA membership. Select the "Link to ACA" under the menu to join the ACA in advance or pay $5 for a single event membership at the put-in. Checks made out to the ACA are preferred to cash.
Non-HASK ACA Participants: You must provide your ACA number.