Call us at 352-795-5650 to reserve your space
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AVG0092C - Ozello Kayak Trip
The Ozello Kayak Trip is an entry level exploration of the near shore marine environment and the estuary of Citrus
County. Students will explore the mangroves, oyster reefs, salt marshes and the clear water grass flats of the St. Martins
Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Offered by Reservation Call 352-795-5650
Cost is $45 per person.
AVG0901C - Crystal River Manatees Trip
The Crystal River Manatees Trip is an entry level kayak based exploration of Kings Bay. Most classes are scheduled
during peak manatee season, so manatee encounters can be expected. Discussions will center around manatee
ecology, biology and etiquette. Offered by Reservation Monday-Friday Call 352-795-5650
Cost is $40 per person.
AVG0094C - Rainbow Springs Kayak Trip
The Rainbow Springs Kayak Trip is an entry level paddle from KP Hole County Park to some of the springs making up
this unique freshwater river system. The Rainbow River is designated as an aquatic preserve and the former aquatic
preserve manager will discuss the ecology and geology of the river. Offered by Reservation Monday through Friday
Call 352-795-5650
Cost is $45 per person.
AVG00XXXX - Trails of the Crystal River Preserve State Park
Explore some of the walking trails on coastal Citrus County's largest preserve with the former land manager and biologist
who originally designed the trail system. Offered by Reservation Call 352-795-5650
Cost is $40 per person.
AVG0091C - Basic Kayaking or Keeping the Dry Side Up
Basic Kayaking meets at Wallace Brooks Park in Inverness. After a brief discussion of kayaks, equipment and safety,
the students will be introduced to some of the basic fundamentals of the sport including boat handling, shallow water
entry and exit, transport and the paddle stroke ending with a trip to Little Lake Henderson.
$40 per person. Class Schedule (Wednesdays Sept 9, 16, 23, and 30)
Reservations Required Call Aardvark's at 352-795-5650.
AVG009xC - Basic Kayak Safety (Rescue and Recovery)
Basic Kayak Rescue meets at Aardvark's Florida Kayak Company in Crystal River. This class is designed for the
paddler who is already familiar with the basics of paddling. This class will focus on boating safety, assisted rescue and
self-rescue. Cost is $45 per person with a 2 person minimum charge.. Offered by Reservation Call 352-795-5650
Beyond the Basics with Big D
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Big D's West Coast Kayaking.
If you have solid flat-water fundamentals you can safely and skillfully progress to white water or to open water with wind
and waves.
Beyond the Fundamentals. -about 6 hours (bring lunch) -$99
Refine your FUNdamentals, learn new skills, be safer. Review 4 Fundamentals to All Paddling. Posture, Connection,
Power Transfer, FEEL. Sharpen FUNdamental Skills. Forward stroke clinic, Advanced Edging, Sweeps on Edge (While
moving, Outside low brace turn, At rest, Inside low brace turn), Wet exits, Assisted Rescues, Solo or Self-rescues.
Beyond Beyond. -about 6 hours (bring lunch) - $99
Take your skills to a new level. Everything gets more refined, plus even more new strokes and being even safer.
Review 4 Fundamentals to All Paddling. Posture, Connection, Power Transfer, FEEL. Sharpen FUNdamental Skills.
Better turning- more sweeps on an edge. Bow rudder, Stern rudder, Skulling draw, Skulling for support, High recovery,
More assisted rescues, Towing, Eskimo rescues.
Schedule:
February 21 10:00 a.m. Beyond the FUNdamentals - 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 1 on 1 rolling sessions
February 22 10:00 a.m. Beyond Beyond
March 7 Beyond the FUNdamentals - Evening Tour
March 8 Beyond Beyond
We are also planning to have classes one weekday each month depending on interest. Other classes include:
Forward Stroke Clinic - 3 hours -$75
Eskimo Rolling - 1 hour private $50 / 2nd session $35 / each additional session $35 / 2 session $75 paid in advance.
Intro to Wind and Waves (The Bumps Course) -$99
Coastal Kayaking (BCU 3 star) - $99
Send e-mail or call Aardvark's at 352-795-5650 for additional info and reservations. Please use Classes in subject line.