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Skills with Simon Osborne - SMSKN - Midcoast, ME


  • Reid State Park United States (map)

SMSKN and Pinniped Kayak are pleased to host renowned sea kayak coach Simon Osborn of Online Sea Kayaking for two days of training on the coast of Maine.  Simon, assisted by Nate Hanson, will work with paddlers to expand their skills, understanding and safety in challenging environments.  This course is appropriate for sea kayakers who are comfortable with self- and assisted-rescues, and have some experience paddling in bumpy water.  

$385 per person (SMSKN Member rate $270)

Register by emailing SMSKN (Prior to June 1st, Registration is restricted to SMSKN members)

Contact nate@pinnipedkayak.com with questions

Course Staff:

Simon Osborne, co-founder of Online Sea Kayaking. British Canoeing Level 5 Coach and Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Assessor. From kayaking with alligators in Florida to rock hopping through Icelandic lava fields to surfing clean barrelling waves in Cornwall, it’s the variety the sport offers that keeps Simon interested and coming back for more.

Nate Hanson, founder of Pinniped Kayak. British Canoeing Sea Kayak Coach; ACA Level 5 Coastal Kayak Instructor; ACA Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor; seeker of both ease and excitement on bumpy water.