Re: [Paddlewise] free lessons

From: Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe <aldercreek_at_qwest.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 20:26:29 -0700
Mike writes:

What to pack into three hours that will be fun...large snip.....because I'm
sure I have forgotten something!

sounds like a great class.

So a quality instructor _at_ $12-15 an hour X 4 hours (1/2 hr for prep and
clean up).  2 instructors if you have more than 6 in a class..  Any
administrative costs, printed materials (hand outs). Wetsuit/ drysuit/
fleece, booties, gloves, hoods and such rentals.  We need them when we teach
in Portland.  Classroom space (bad weather) and a place to change clothes
(rent),  insurance (costs me $5-8 a day per person) etc.

Do you think you can do this for FREE with the *extra* profit margin on a
rec boat?

Remember you still have to pay for the product, the shipping, the phone book
ad, the phone bill, the rent, the heat, the sales staff, the magazine ads,
the webmaster, etc.



steve (who *very* occasionally gives a 10% discount on a class with the
purchase of a boat)
Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe    N   45º 39' 47"
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr.     W 122º 36' 16"
Portland, OR  97217          Web: www.aldercreek.com
Phone: 503.285.0464        Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net

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