Fee event: Sea Kayak Surfing with Kevin Beckwith

Ride the waves and elevate your paddling skills with sea kayak surfing, an exciting and challenging course designed for paddlers ready to take their sea kayaking to the next level. This class introduces the fundamentals of surfing ocean waves in a sea kayak, blending the thrill of surf with the technique of open-water kayaking.

Participants will learn to:

Read surf conditions and identify safe launch and landing zones
Time wave sets and execute controlled surf entries and exits
Use edging, bracing, and body positioning to maintain control on a wave
Practice surf zone safety, group awareness, and self- and assisted rescues
Taught by experienced instructors, this course combines beach-based briefings with in-water coaching. Whether you’re seeking to build confidence in rougher waters or expand your kayaking repertoire, this course offers a dynamic, hands-on experience in the surf zone.

Gear Requirements: Sea kayak with appropriate outfitting for surf (helmets required), PFD, spray skirt, paddle, wetsuit or drysuit.

This course is typically $100 per day. SMSKN is subsidising 30% and Rock Paddle Surf is offering 20%. Participants pay $50 directly thru Rock Paddle Surf
Use discount code SMSKNSURF2025
(If you have any trouble with the code and you do not see the discount applied, contact the host prior to paying the fee).
website https://www.salemkayak.com/reserve/buy-9qoP7/p/sea-kayak-surfing

If conditions do not support surfing, the class will address rock gardening