Sea Kayaking has undergone a major boom in popularity and has the reputation of being a user friendly sport that is easy to get into. It is — but not without its share of problems, generally due to a lack of preparation and/or knowledge about the sport. The goal of our lessons and workshops is to provide the paddler with the skills and knowledge necessary to boat safely and enjoy the aquatic environment. Our guides come from a variety of backgrounds and are all avid paddlers with lots of outdoor experience. They are motivated, professional instructors who enjoy sharing their enthusiasm and knowledge with you.

All courses, tours and instruction are delivered in a safe and professional manner with ACA certified kayak instructors who also hold current First Aid and CPR certifications.

Invest in yourself, learn new skills, (or refine existing ones) and have fun on and in the water with Silver Moon Kayak Company. No previous experience is needed unless otherwise noted. Call for times and dates on all our classes.

All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to trip start.

INDOOR POOL CLASSES AT THE SUMMIT HEALTH CLUB
The off-season is a great time to learn or refine those paddling skills—in the comfort of a heated pool. We’ve teamed up with the Summit Health Club again to offer our two hour clinics. It’s your choice: learn capsize and recovery techniques in a touring boat, or learn the Eskimo Roll in either a whitewater kayak or a touring kayak. Cost is $70 per person, per session, with your own equipment, $80 renting our equipment (kayak, paddle, pfd, spray skirt). We keep these classes small for unrivaled quality instruction. Call us now to sign up as these fill up quickly. Roll classes and rescue classes run simultaneously and independent of each other.
Note: this is not a series. Each class is a stand-alone class.

Capsize & Recovery Skills
Knowing how to deal with an unexpected capsize is fundamental to a kayaker’s safety. Learn these essential skills in the comfort of a large heated pool! We’ll briefly talk about gear and safety issues and then spend the rest of the class getting WET and learning both solo and assisted rescue techniques.

The Eskimo Roll— The Ultimate Self-Rescue
Build on your skills—it might come in handy some day! We offer a low student-to-instructor ratio which translates to a higher success rate for the student! We’ll work on hip snap drills, torso rotation and paddle movements, focusing on muscle memory and perfect technique. Qualified instructors will take you throught the motions of a properly executed roll. Whitewater kayakers and sea kayakers welcome!

POOL SCHEDULE:
Tuesday Mornings - 9:30-11:30 A.M.
January 16, 30
February 13, 27
March 13
April 10

Wednesday Evenings - 7:30-9:30 P.M.
January 24
February 21
March 21
April 25

KAYAK CONDITIONING CLASS AT THE KALISPELL ATHLETIC CLUB
Core strength, flexibility, balance—these are all elements integral to kayaking, that is if you want to do it with less effort and more grace. The fastest, most efficient kayakers use ALL their muscles, not just their arms to propel their kayaks forward with graceful stamina and power.

What better way to work on all those kayak-specific muscles, build endurance and flexibility and have fun than with a kayak conditioning class! Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of being in tip-top shape for paddling in the spring!

Fitness instructor and avid kayaker Tanya Island, in conjunction with Silver Moon Kayak Company, will be offering this seven week course starting the third week in February and running through the first week in April.

WHERE: Kalispell Athletic Club – late Feb to April
WHEN: Monday and Wednesday evenings - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Starts February 26, ends April 11
7 week session, meets twice a week for a total of 14 classes.
Feb 26, 28; March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; April 2, 4, 9, 11
WHY: To be part of a fun and upbeat class while working on those kayak-specific muscles! Let's get KAYAKTIVE!!
HOW MUCH: $139 for the entire session. 7 weeks, 14 classes. That's less than $10 per class folks. This includes all handouts, supplies and equipment.
YOU CAN'T BEAT IT!!

Childcare is available at the club!

Men and women, young and old, flatwater or whitewater enthusiasts welcome!! This series is designed for any skill and fitness level.This seven week course will combine workouts focusing on strength, flexibility, balance and cardio. It will incorporate traditional strength training, along with yoga and pilates. We'll experiment with stability balls (great for improving core strength!), free weights, exercise bands and other surprises. We'll start off easy with each class building from the previous one throughout the seven week series.

It's critical that you pre-register for this class. You must pre-register by calling Susan at Silver Moon Kayak Company, 752-3794.
The deadline for pre-registration is February 16th. Payment in advance is required.

EXTRAS KUDOS: Those that want to stay late during the last week of classes can receive a short training on the new Jackson Paddling Fitness Station at no extra charge. This is an incredible workout machine with your cockpit being the center of the action. If you can't wait until the last class for a demo, stop by the shop and we'll be glad to show you.

Also, we will organize a no charge on-water power paddling session to be arranged for the group sometime in late April or early May as weather and schedules permit! A perfect opportunity to put all those newly pumped muscles to the test.

All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to lesson or class.

Note: check back in April for details and scheduling of our spring/summer lessons. We offer beginner to advanced lessons on Flathead Lake, all women's clinics, whitewater classes, lake roll classes, yoga and paddling and much more!