Learn how to Kayak with EastCoast Kayaking - Sea Starter courses in Melbourne, VIC Australia
The sea kayak is an amazing craft. Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
The Sea Starter course is: * Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday * Sea Starter Courses are held bi-monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham * You can complete the course in consecutive days over one weekend or enjoy the flexibility of completing the course over a few months when time permits.
Contact:
Rohan Klopfer
37 Jetty Rd. Sandringham - right on the water
Melbourne, VIC Australia
Ph: 03 9597 0549 Mob: 0402 154 766
eastcoastkayaking.com
The Kayak Shop | www.eastcoastkayaking.com | 37 Jetty Road Sandringham Beach, Melbourne.
Cast off and set adrift by Kayak for a day on the water and explore an underwater shipwreck, visit historic sites along the foreshore or kayak around the coastline of the mighty Gippsland lakes & 90-mile beach.
Youll walk through tall trees, sandy beaches and sea kayak along dolphins. Photograph Melbournes famous Bathing Boxes and CBD skyline, sample cakes and espresso coffee at local cafés or observe Australian birds and animals in the wild - all in an eco-friendly & sustainable way.
Choose from our range of self-guided or personally guided tours to suit your adventure. Its safe, fun, healthy, well prepared and detailed to ensure your time on the water is both enjoyable and memorable.
Our Training & Hire Centre is located right on the beach at Sandringham harbour. Learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking and hire craft to explore Port Phillip Bay. If you are new to sea kayaking or interested in finding out more, visit our centre and chat with our friendly staff.
Contact:
Rohan Klopfer
37 Jetty Rd. Sandringham - right on the water
Ph: 03 9597 0549 Mob: 0402 154 766
eastcoastkayaking.com
SEA KAYAKING THE WHITSUNDAY'S,Queensland Australia East Coast kayaking
SEA KAYAKING THE WHITSUNDAY'S
East Coast kayaking
Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
Travel up north & discover your sunny side in the September school holidays!
Whitsundays, Queensland
For the ultimate adventure holiday, get a group of friends together to explore the magical Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia.
The Whitsunday's are truly a paddling paradise, with no shortage of fantastic campsites on some of the best beaches in Australia. Share the tropical waters with Humpback whales, cruise along with sea turtles and snorkel with schools of tropical fish. Drop into one of the many resorts, or just enjoy your own private island campsites - the choice is yours.
For the ultimate trip we can:
• Design your 'dream tour' of the Whitsunday's, taking in the best of the Molle islands, Whitsunday Island and the more remote Hook Island. We can also drop into the smaller Islands such as Planton, Denham or Henning Islands
• Organise a charter yacht to rendezvous with your sea kayaking group when required. We have run many combined yachting/kayaking tours through the Whitsunday's to truly see the best this magical part of the world has to offer
• Provide intro days from our Sandringham Centre so that your paddling group has some experience before you get there, or you can simply learn as you go. Both options are realistic. No previous experience is necessary
• Arrange catering or help you self cater. We can supply camping gear if necessary and book your connecting transport to and from Proserpine Airport or organise accommodation at Airlie Beach or Cannonvale.
The best time to visit is May to September when you are likely to bump into a Humpback and it's not too hot. Typical tour lengths are 5 to 9 days to really get the best out of your tour.
Contact us to talk about all of the exciting possibilities for your group.
SEA KAYAKING THE WHITSUNDAY'S
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Across The Bay In A Day 2012 Sea kayak Australia, East Coast Kayaking & Victorian Sea kayak Club
Across The Bay in a day.
Cool autumnal conditions met us for the annual across the bay in a day pod paddle. After meeting at 5am at the kayak shop we shuttled across to Pt Arlington the gentle northerly breeze helped 14 happy paddlers on our way out into the bay!
Conditions continued to stay good as the breeze swung to the south and we enjoyed a little surf as we moved out into deeper water. We even had a little sun to warm us breaking through the cloud cover. Visibility was nice and clear and we could easily see the yacht club come into view in the afternoon. Guided in by an unexpected pod of dolphins tired happy paddlers shared a laugh on the Sandringham shoreline! Thanks to Pete Costello for organizing a great trip! We hope to see you next year!
Paddling As a Pod means we will be paddling as fast as our slowest paddler, and you may be required to tow or be towed. With the TEAM, together everyone achieves more... IT IS NOT A RACE! It is a fantastic opportunity to paddle and enjoy the Port Phillip Bay.
Across the Bay in a Day is not for the beginner sea kayaker, it is designed for those with intermediate and advanced skills. It is strongly suggested that you undertake training before the paddle.
Last year the 35.5km took us 7 hours, however be ready to sit in your sea kayak for at least 8 hours. The planned route is 35.5km; however alternative routes may be as long as 45km. It is recommended all paddlers complete a Sea Starter Course prior to the event, as this will ensure all participants are competent in self and assisted rescues, as well as basic paddling skills, making for a safe and enjoyable day.
THE RIP The Heads connecting Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait SEA KAYAKING VICTORIA Australia
Sea Starter Courses
The sea kayak is an amazing craft.
Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
Learn how to Kayak - Sea Starter courses in Victoria, Melbourne
The sea kayak is an amazing craft. Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
The Sea Starter course is:
* Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday
* Sea Starter Courses are held bi-monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham
* You can complete the course in consecutive days over one weekend or enjoy the flexibility of completing the course over a few months when time permits.
Contact:
Rohan Klopfer
37 Jetty Rd. Sandringham - right on the water
Melbourne, VIC Australia
Ph: 03 9597 0549 Mob: 0402 154 766
eastcoastkayaking.com
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EAST COAST KAYAKING eastcoastkayaking.com -the sea kayaking specialists-
The sea kayak is an amazing craft. Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
The Sea Starter course is: * Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday * Sea Starter Courses are held bi-monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham * You can complete the course in consecutive days over one weekend or enjoy the flexibility of completing the course over a few months when time permits.
Contact:
East Coast kayaking
37 Jetty Rd. Sandringham - right on the water
Melbourne, VIC Australia
Ph: 03 9597 0549
eastcoastkayaking.com
Kayak Accessories - Pimp my kayak
Kayak Shop
East Coast kayakings Training Centre is Conveniently located right on the beach at 37 Jetty Rd, Sandringham Melbourne Australia just 16 kilometers from the centre of Melbourne. Sandringham harbour is a great venue to learn the fundamentals of sea kayaking and is a good base for hiring craft to explore the enclose waters Port Phillip Bay. If you are new to sea kayaking or wondering how you might take it up, come down to the centre and have a chat with our friendly staff.
we specialize in sea kayaking with a focus on:
• marine safety
• kayaking knowledge and skills
• quality equipment -- hire and buy
• courses for paddlers of all levels
• school Outdoor Education programs
• individual or group tours & instruction
• kayaking advice and customer service
For more information contact our friendly staff on 03 9597 0549
E: roh@eastcoastkayaking.com
w: eastcoastkayaking.com
Opening times: Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5 pm 2 OCTOBER to APRIL
We are available by appointment at other times.
Sandringham Beach Melbourne
Sandringham Beach Melbourne Victoria
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Winter beach adventure on Sandringham beach in Melbourne, Australia, filmed on GoPro session and iPhone7, edited in imovie.
Across the Bay in a Day
Highlights of the event - Hampton Pier to Port Arlington Pier, Melbourne Victoria
Yarra River - VCE Units 3 & 4 Outdoor & Environmental Studies | East Coast Kayaking
East Coast Kayaking has been delivering innovative Outdoor Education programs to Victorian Schools for over 5 yrs. Our kayaking based programs offer a unique adventure-based platform for teachers to deliver VCE Units 1-4 Outdoor Environmental studies. Our convenient location on Sandringham's waterfront or Western Port, Balnarring Beach offers protected paddling and a range of activities that compliment your students outdoor studies.
Alternatively we can operate from your school camp or a range of venues across Victoria.
Sea Kayaking programs
Perfect for day trips and extended journeys, sea kayaking is a great way to develop student confidence and leadership. We focus on group co-operation and the natural environments we explore.
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Sea Starter Courses
The sea kayak is an amazing craft.
Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
The Sea Starter course is:
• Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday
• Sea Starter Courses are held bi-monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham
• You can complete the course in consecutive days over one weekend or enjoy the flexibility of completing the course over a few months when time permits.
At the conclusion of the course you will be entitled to four hours* of FREE sea kayak hire. A great opportunity to hone and consolidate your new skills! Children, 14 and under are free, however they must paddle a double sea kayak with an adult.
The Program
• Boat design
• Choosing the right kayak
• Efficient methods of turning and steering your kayak
• Efficient forward paddling techniques • Stopping, reversing and making your kayak go sideways
• Effects of tides and wind
• Edging and leaning
• Wet exits
• The low support stroke
• C-C motion / hip flick
• Principles of Eskimo rolling
• Self rescues, assisted rescues
• Towing methods involving two or more paddlers
• Trip planning and trip ideas
• Group management skills.
How much & what does it include?
• $298 per person ($200 if you have your own kayak)
• Sea kayak and accessories, safety gear and paddling jacket
• Four hours complementary sea kayak hire (valid for six months)
• Children, 14 and under are free, however they must paddle a dobble sea kayak with an adult
6 Reasons to Enrol
Fun, fun, fun. Good skills means you can have more fun on the water.
Become a better paddler faster! Good instruction means you can gain skills in 2 days that would take a lot longer to gain on your own.
Increase your confidence with the ability to competently perform basic sea kayaking rescues.
Start with good habits and avoid having to get rid of bad habits later on.
Learning to paddle within a group is a supportive and fun environment in which to learn.
Some stuff is just to hard to learn from books- we believe in learning by doing.
Challenging, Exciting and Fun
Feedback from hundreds of clients who have participated on the course has helped us design a sequentially orientated program that meets the expectations of our clients and delivers positive outcomes.
Courses are often described as challenging, exciting and heaps of fun! Experienced paddlers are often the ones that gain the most from refining and revising their current skills. Most importantly, inexperienced paddlers will leave with a completely new skill set that will launch them into one of the fastest growing sports in the world - Sea kayaking.
Outcomes & Results
• How to choose the right boat to purchase
• Understanding sea kayak design and performance
• Fundamental strokes and efficient technique
• Paddling with and without rudders
• Defensive paddling skills
• Self and assisted rescues and recoveries
• Effects of tide and wind
• Basic navigation principles
• Planning & preparation
Choose your own Adventure - Discovery Journeys, By East Coast Kayaking
Choose your own Adventure, today. Experience the beauty and diversity of natural Victoria, all from the open water. Cast off and set adrift by kayak for a day on the water and explore an underwater shipwreck, swim at a calm Bayside beach, visit historic sites along the foreshore or kayak around the coastline of the mighty Gippsland lakes & 90-mile beach. Youll walk through tall trees and sandy beaches, sea kayak along dolphins and discover wild coastlines.
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Kayaking off Port Melbourne
Kayaking off Port Melbourne
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This Great White shark came up for a feed of pilchards while we were snapper fishing.
Bay of Filth
Melbourne's beaches are being clogged with filth.. as waste and debris from the summer's deluges wash into the bay.