Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium & Ocean Gathering Oct 24, 25, 26
Nigel Dennis will be joining us again for the 2024 Ocean Gathering
Sea Kayak Georgia will be hosting Nigel Dennis for our 2024 Ocean Gathering symposium on Tybee Island and surrounding waters. Nigel together with Sea Kayak Georgia will be running advanced strokes skills in flat water classes designed for those wanting to move to rougher water and intermediate and above rough water skills training.
The courses offered:
In flatwater: advanced strokes and maneuvers, rescues and towing, leadership training.
In rough water: intermediate and advanced boat control to include sea kayak surfing.
Skill level required to attend:
Intermediate skill level and above.
For the flatwater course you must have knowledge of basic strokes and experienced capsize and rescue. You will be looking to fine tune your technique and move into more difficult paddles.
For the rough water courses, you must be able to control your boat in rough water and have rolled prior to the class in an outside environment.
These courses will be for paddlers who have a good strokes foundation and roll and are ready to work beyond flat water.
Participants will need:
Appropriate clothing for conditions of the day. Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, helmets, food and water for the day. Thermos with hot beverage may be nice.
The information below offers most of the details. We are happy to answer questions and help you plan your trip.
Registration:
Registration and waivers are electronic. If you have any questions, give us a call at 912 786 8732.
We can also accept your reservation details by phone.
Payment details will be stored and charged prior to the event.
When calling have ready name and contact info, payment into, kayak info, skill level.
Cost: Courses $100 per day
Event T-shirts $30
Boat Rental: Plastic kayaks cost $160 for all days or a la carte $55 per day. Fiberglass kayaks cost - $90 per day.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be not be possible for any imaginable reason due to the nature of weather and international commitments. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance.
To register or ask questions, please call us at 912-786-8732, or email us at info@seakayakgeorgia.com.
Thurday Oct 24
9:00am to 2:00pm. Intermediate Skills Refinement
Dinner Meet up location TBA
Friday Oct 25
9:00am to 1:00pm. Rough Water and Surfing Skills Session Day 1
2:00pm to 4:00pm. Picnic meet at Inlet Ave Rolling Jam, all interested meet at Inlet to share moves, learn new Fun time to try SKUK models
6:00 pm. Dinner Meet Up TBD
Saturday Oct 26
9:00am to 1:00pm Rough Water and Surfing Skills Session Day 2
2:00pm -3:00 pm TBD based on progress of sessions
5:30 Round Table Discussion at SKG with Nigel Dennis
Dinner Meet Up to follow. TBD
Information for Registered Participants
Schedule subject to weather and conditions changes. Be prepared to go with the flow.
Check weather up until last minute. These dates likely to be very warm to slightly cool.
Plan for food and water for yourself based on temps and usual needs.
Paddlers will be responsible for their own meals at evening get togethers.
Nigel Dennis will be joing us again this year and we are so excited to have him back againto share our waters, get togethers and meals. The days are packed, even so, try to work through being tired and power through everything. Nigel will have lots to share about things that have transpired in the last few years and new kayak designs.
This is a small hometown community gathering and we like to keep it family style. We are looking forward to coming together, catching up and sharing some good paddling!!
Lodging:
Reliable lodging can be procured from Tybee Vacation Rentals, Mermaid Cottages and Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals, Oceanfront Cottages and Tybee Cottage Rentals.
Grocery:
Tybee Market IGA is local grocery with Publix on Wilmington Island and Whole Foods in Savannah.
We our amazing customers
Sea Kayak Georgia
1102 Hwy 80
Tybee Island, GA 31328
ph: 912 786 8732
