MBK Kayaking Classes this Sunday 4-22

I need to take classes so that I feel safe and confident on the ocean. Weather permitting I’m planning on going to Monterey this coming Sunday the 22nd of April and taking the “Basic Skills for Sit on Top Kayaks” held by MBK.

If weather is a factor for this Sunday I will be rescheduling for the next Sunday where weather is not a factor.

The class is from 9AM to 5PM with a one hour break between 1-2PM.  It is a combo class with “Intro to Sea Kayaking” and the “Surf Zone” taught back to back at a reduced price of $110.00.  NCKA members are also given an additional 10 percent discount for this class.

There is a minimum group number of 2 kayakers required for this class and counting me there is a total of 1 kayakers so far for this coming Sunday.

So I wanted to see if anyone would be interested in going out to MBK this Sunday and possibly learning a thing or two that may someday save your life or come in extremely handy.

The information for each of the classes mentioned is below along with a link to MBK. Once again it is the combo class “Basic Skills for Sit on Top Kayaks” that
I will be taking.

Please let me know if you are interested in joining me for a beautiful day OTW.

Antonio




Monterey Bay Kayaks

Basic Skills for Sit on Top Kayaks
If you want to use a sit-on-top kayak for coastal trips, this class is a great investment towards making your adventures safe and enjoyable This class combines the Intro to Kayaks and Surf Zone for a comprehesive and intensive fun day. Includes wetsuit, sit-on-top single kayak and all gear. Instructors are ACA trained.

Offered every Sunday 9:00 to 5:00
Price per Person: $110.00



Intro to Sea Kayaking
Learn the ABC's of sea kayaking in the calm harbor while seals and sea otters look on. This class covers proper fit, balance and basic strokes to enhance your stability in a single kayak. Then learn how to control your kayak, prevent a capsize and other safety issues that will increase your confidence on the water. Your choice of open deck or closed deck kayaks. Includes wetsuit, kayaks and all gear

Offered every Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 1:00.
Price per Person: $60.00


Surf Zone
Learn how to launch and land from beaches with surf with style and grace. Bracing and other skills learned in the surf zone are essential for controlling your boat in rougher, open water conditions. This class will also review various capsize recovery techniques. Prerequisites: EITHER Intro to Sea Kayaking AND Re-Entry and Rescues OR Basic Skills for Touring Kayaks OR Basic Skills for Sit on Top Kayaks OR equivalent instruction. Includes wetsuit, all gear and kayak. Instructors are ACA trained.

Offered every second Saturday and every Sunday 2:00 - 5:00
Price per Person: $75.00


http://www.montereybaykayaks.com/HostedStore.LassoApp?-ResponseLassoApp=search.lasso&category=Kayak%20Classes

I've taken this class several times and it is excellent. Well worth the money for anyone who wants to develop salt water kayaking skills. Highly recommended for newbies and vets who need to refresh their skills.

I've done the class twice and loved it both times.  Been about two years since my last class, i'm going to see if they have one for next weekend if anyone else wants to join.

I've done the class twice and loved it both times.  Been about two years since my last class, i'm going to see if they have one for next weekend if anyone else wants to join.

Al -

I might join you if the WX is good. Troll for salmon in the morning and get whooped in the surf in the afternoon.  Sounds like fun.

Scott

Thanks I need positive feedback like this to get some takers. How does it look for the WX this Sunday?

I've checked already but really don't know the area and when it's not as favorable for beginning ocean kayaking.

Here is where I usually check the weather for the Monterey area.  Point and click on the map and you can get a forecast for just about any launch:  http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.615527631349245&lon=-121.87030792236328&site=mtr&unit=0&lg=en
This is about where MBK is, and currently the forecast is:

Sunday: Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming W 5 to 8 kt in the morning. Sunny. Mixed swell...W 3 ft and SSW 2 ft. Wind waves around 1 ft.

That may sound scary, but that is really a great forecast and the launch should be like a swimming pool.  If I wasn't going to BSSII this weekend, I'd probably be out there in Monterey trying my luck at Salmon!    Keep an eye on it, I'm going to guess that the forecast will improve even more by Friday 

Maybe these will help too!

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=19112.msg191946#msg191946
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=24154.msg254007#msg254007

Very cool thanks for the conditions update.

I would come but I need to take advantage of the good forecast to go shoot some fish.

 

And I have to be home by noonish for daddy duties anyway....

Hope you have a great class Antonio!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Thanks Jim for the insight on these classes.

Enjoy the weather and go sack em up this weekend.
Make sure you post some fish porn so that I can enjoy them at work when the daily stress gets to me.

I've done the class twice and loved it both times.  Been about two years since my last class, i'm going to see if they have one for next weekend if anyone else wants to join.

I might join you for this. 


Eric Morgan
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I am a "go" for this class. What are the details here? Should I call them tomorrow, or...what? Let me know, because I've been looking into the Surf Zone class but have been turned off by sinking a Benjamin into a basic sit-on-top skills class that may or may not be useful. $110 for both classes and a day on the water sounds like a great deal. Either way, let me know what my next step should be.

-Darren

Darren,

Thanks for responding to this post. You just need to call and talk to Cass at MBK. Do not schedule on line or you will not get your NCKA 10 percent discount.

I will send you a PM with more info.

Antonio

Alshobie outback and I are talking about 4/29.  They will be at Berry this weekend I'm sure.


Eric Morgan
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Glad to hear that people are interested in these classes.

Even happier to hear that they are worth taking more than once. Kind of like CPR classes a refresher is always helpful.

Hope you guys enjoy your classes when you do decided to take them. I just don't want to lose sight that this post is for this Sunday 4-22.

Looking forward to meeting you OTW when I'm more experienced. Hopefully that will be very soon.

Thanks,

Antonio