I have a friend down in Tampa who is interested in getting some recommendations for kayaking lessons in the region. He's done some kayaking in protected waters on a SOT, but he realizes that he will need to develop bracing, rolling and rescue skills before he gets into anything more serious. Does anyone have any recommendations for good kayak schools in the area? I will assume that if you reply to this message with a recommendation that you are by default giving me permission to pass this to someone that is not a part of this list. Dave *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Dave asked: I have a friend down in Tampa who is interested in getting some recommendations for kayaking lessons in the region. I actually had a couple classes from Russell and Jean from Sweetwater Kayaks in of all places, Orcas Island, WA.They often travel and teach nationally with the BCU regime, which is how I met with them. I would vouch for them as they are as good of instructors as they are paddlers. (That's not as easy as it sounds.) I think Sweetwater is in the Tampa area. On the personal side of things they are thoroughly cool people to hang around. Rob Gibbert *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Sweetwater Kayaks on Tierra Verde. Sweetwater consistently gets high marks from many of the people that I know that visit the Tampa area. I was there in Feb and was impressed with their operation. Located near Fort DeSoto. They are a BCU Premier Center, one of maybe six in the country. Nigel Foster owns part interest in this shop. http://www.sweetwaterkayaks.com/ You can reach them at(727)906-0708. I have no connection to them other than as a satisfied customer. Jed -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of David Anderson Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 8:23 PM To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Tampa/St. Pete courses I have a friend down in Tampa who is interested in getting some recommendations for kayaking lessons in the region. He's done some kayaking in protected waters on a SOT, but he realizes that he will need to develop bracing, rolling and rescue skills before he gets into anything more serious. Does anyone have any recommendations for good kayak schools in the area? I will assume that if you reply to this message with a recommendation that you are by default giving me permission to pass this to someone that is not a part of this list. Dave *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** __________________________________________________ D O T E A S Y - "Join the web hosting revolution!" http://www.doteasy.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I'm relatively new to paddling and recently took a two hour private lesson with Steve at Bill Jackson's in Pinellas Park, a short drive from either Tampa or St. Pete. Steve was excellent. I learned Paddlefloat and assisted rescues as well as low and high braces and some basic strokes. The basic class is conducted in Bill Jackson's very nice heated pool. They also teach rolling classes as well as intermediate level classes (which I plan on taking as well). Based on my experience, I can easily recommend taking a class from Steve at Bill Jackson's. Their phone number is (727) 576-4169. Website address is www.billjacksons.com. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
David Anderson wrote: > > I have a friend down in Tampa who is interested in getting some > recommendations for kayaking lessons in the region. > Does anyone have any recommendations for good kayak schools in the area? I think these guys are very good. At least they put on a great symposium every winter. Nigel Foster is one of the partners, so it's at least conceivable that you might get instruction from him. http://www.sweetwaterkayaks.com/ -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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