Name: Kayaking Basics: 12:30-2:30pm
Start: 2016-08-20T12:30:00-0700
End: 2016-08-20T14:30:00-0700

Outessa is a women’s only weekend getaway made of stunning views, opens spaces and adventure. Imagine a custom schedule built from hundreds of options, wholesome food, good wine, challenges and the professional instruction to meet them. You can find time to yourself or the synergy of dauntless women. This is an event where you indulge in any outdoor activity you desire without a shred of guilt. You’ll come back enlivened with new skills and lifelong friends. Outessa is every women’s weekend. Join us. Open the outdoors.

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Kayaking Basics: 12:30-2:30pm Registration Full

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In this 2 hour class you will learn the basics of flat water kayaking–equipment, kayak entry/exit, strokes, safety, water, and wind. The class is setup to be hands on–we'll talk you through each new skill and help you learn by doing! In this way you'll better learn the necessary gear for a day on the water, key strokes you'll use to go forward, reverse, and turn, and a few important safety concerns while paddling lakes, rivers, and the ocean. By the end of the class you will feel more comfortable on the water, understand safety risks around you, and have more fun kayaking.

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Oru Kayak

Oru Kayak is a San Francisco based company that manufactures high-performance, folding kayaks. Using patented technology and a lightweight skin, Oru kayaks can be stowed in a trunk, checked on a plane, and hiked into remote waters. This allows you to explore like never before—for... Read More →

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prAna

We create versatile, stylish, and sustainable clothing and accessories that you can wear during every activity, every adventure, every day. How do we know? Because we base our designs on our own experiences. We’re more than makers, we’re doers—yogis, climbers, and world travelers—and... Read More →

REI

At REI we love to get outside and play. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we’ll gladly share our passion. Our core purpose guides everything we do: we inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. What began as a group of... Read More →

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