Tom_P_McAuliffe_at_fastmultimedia.com wrote: > > After monitoring a > "basic" class by a local outfitter I've decided to seek private > instruction. > How can one make sure the instructor is qualified and get the need > instruction without it costing a fortune? Look for BCU and/or ACA certification. Not to say that all certified instructors are gods and all non-certs are bozos. After all, I'm ACA certified, and I've been called...well, never mind that. What the certification does is improve your odds of getting a competent instructor. In your part of the world, I'd highly recommend Roger Schumann at Eskape Sea Kayaks in Santa Cruz (408-427-2297). He's an ACA Instructor Trainer with a ton of experience, great skills, and a nice, supportive attitude. Say hi for me. > > 2) What is the deal with the attitude that SOT's are not "real" kayaks? I dunno.Who thinks so? > 3) Any advice on attire? Guess there's only two choices wet or dry? Yes, dress for the water temp, not the air temp. It's one thing to be overheated in 80 degree air. It's another to be hypothermic in 50 degree water. The second is also sometimes called dead. The new fuzzy rubber material made by Rapidstyle and others is worlds better than traditional neoprene wetsuits. Patagonia makes it, too, but their stuff is cut SMALL. I'm 5'11", 185# and their XL is tight across my torso. > > 4) As a video maker I am considering creating a sea kayaking training video > series. Is there a market for such? > Probably, but check out the videos by H2Outfitters, Kent Ford, et al and decide whether the market needs another player. Steve -- Test Scoring & Reporting Services Sometimes, you never can University of Georgia always tell what you Athens, GA 30602-5593 least expect the most. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Sep 24 1998 - 12:12:20 PDT
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