Learn to Surf Ski & Ocean Kayak Course

Includes: Paddle Australia Basic Skills Award
📍 Location: Kayak Shop Australia & Training/Hire Centre – 37 Jetty Road, Sandringham

🌊 Course Overview

Our Learn to Surf Ski and Ocean Kayak Course is designed to provide you with the fundamental paddling skills and technique foundations needed to safely and confidently get started in surf ski paddling or ocean kayaking.

Whether your goal is to:

• Get fit

• Explore the outdoors,

• Become an ocean racer,

• Hire surf skis/kayaks, or

• Join our surf ski paddling group or take on our 6 Week Training programme

This course will set you up for success!

🌐 More on Ocean Racing – Paddle Australia
📝 Paddle Australia Basic Skills Award (SOT)

🕒 Course Format

• Duration: 3 hours

• Location: Kayak Shop Australia, 37 Jetty Road, Sandringham

• Venue: The Enclosure Harbour – perfect for all-weather conditions, with excellent shelter and short fetch.

• On suitable days, we paddle out to Port Phillip Bay with views and stop-offs including:

  • Fawkner Beacon

  • Brighton Baths

  • Half Moon Bay

  • Ricketts Point

✅ Course Outcomes

All successful participants will receive the Paddle Australia Basic Skills Award.

This also qualifies you to:

• Hire our surf ski range

• Join our Surf Ski Paddling Group

📘 What You’ll Learn

• Surf Ski & Ocean Kayak Design – Know your craft

• Choosing Equipment – Paddles, skis, accessories, and safety gear

• "Stability before ability" – Find the right boat for your level

• Correct Seating Position – Maximise power and comfort

• Efficient Forward Stroke Techniques – Learn to paddle with less effort

• Steering Techniques – Use edging and rudders effectively

• Capsize Avoidance & Recovery – Support strokes, understanding stability

• Self-Rescues – Build real confidence on the water

• Launching and Landing – Learn to work with the elements

• Clothing & Marine Safety – Dress for protection and performance

• Weather & Tide Awareness – Learn how to interpret conditions

• Communication & Emergency Signals – Stay connected and safe

• Trip Planning Basics – Always let someone know where you're going and when you'll return

🏊‍♂️ Important Note:

All participants must be able to swim 25 metres unaided in paddling clothing.

🎓 Ready to Get Started?

This course is your gateway to ocean adventures, fitness paddling, and race training — all while gaining the skills and safety knowledge to enjoy it to the fullest.

Join us, get on the water, and train for life’s next adventure.

Book online (see calendar above) or Contact us .

TestimonialS

Had a great day with Rohan and Steve, two of the best instructors ever and they are nice guys as well. This is a fantastic sport that really needs expert tuition and this the only place to get it. The best selection of kayaks to learn in and try out and the location is perfect for all weather conditions with constant supervision and tech tips from Steve and Rohan. If you are thinking about taking up this sport then give Rohan a call and do this course!

- Mark