Kayak Rolling
Kayak Rolling at Richmond Plunge 
Build your confidence and learn to roll! Rolling is the safest and fastest self-rescue technique available for sea and whitewater kayakers. Kayak rolling is taught in whitewater kayaks due to space limitations in the pool. Private instruction can be arranged using a sea kayak.
HELPFUL TIPS BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR A ROLL CLASS by Sean Duffy
What’s included in your fee?
- Whitewater Kayak
- Paddle
- Sprayskirt
- PFD (life vest)
- IMPORTANT!! If you are bringing your own boat, please make sure it’s clean of sand or dirt; otherwise, you will not be allowed to enter the pool
Rate and Package:
- Adult: $100 first time; $70 repeat
- Youth: $50 first time; $40 repeat (8-17 years old)
- Private 1:1: $180
- Three Class Package: $210
- (Max. 3 students per instructor)
- If you’ve taken a rolling lesson from California Canoe & Kayak in the past 12 months, choose the Repeat Kayak Rolling class. It’s the same class offered at a lower price for repeat customers.
Pool Rules and Procedures:
- Follow all posted signs.
- Watching is free. If you are in the water, you pay the fee. Everybody signs the waiver.
- Kayaks and Canoes only; NO SUPs.
- Boats must be CLEAN:
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- NO sand or debris,
- Clean them at home before you bring them and,
- Remove Float Bags; they trap sand and debris.
- Rinse it down before entering the building.
- HELMETS and PFDs:
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- ARE REQUIRED if you are in your boat practicing in the water.
- Not required if you are standing while teaching in the shallow end. Students are not required to wear helmets in the shallow end when with their instructor.
- Paid instruction available through CCK only. Unpaid friends teaching friends are welcome!
- COVID is ever-present. If you don’t feel GREAT, i.e., if you even remotely feel off: STAY HOME!!!
- No swimming allowed.
- Kids 17 and under are free to use the pool; kids MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Please enter through the rear of the building on S. Garrard Blvd.
Duration of class:
- 7 PM - 9 PM meet at the Plunge
- Actual pool duration is about 1.5 hours.
Location:
Prerequisite: None. However, previous instructional experience is strongly recommended. The minimum age for Roll Class is 8 years; children under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Upcoming Dates:
Warm Water Sea Kayak Rescue
Are you hesitant to practice your rescues in the chilly waters of the Bay? Don’t want to squeeze into a tight wetsuit or heavy drysuit? Do you want to hone your assisted and self-rescue skills in the warm? If you answered YES, then this class is perfect for you! Join us for a session in a heated indoor pool where we will cover assisted and self-rescues in sea kayaks. If time allows, we will also explore some lesser-known yet useful rescue techniques. We will provide kayaks and all necessary gear.
Due to space limitations, this class is capped at 2 participants. After the class, you’ll have the opportunity to practice on your own for just $20 (pool fee), using your kayak, or you can rent one from us for $50.
Cost: from $100, which includes the $20 pool fee.
- Minimum enrollment is 2 people. Private 1:1 instruction can be arranged if the minimum enrollment is not met ($150).
Duration of class:
- 7 PM - 9 PM meet at the Plunge
- Actual pool duration is about 1.5 hours.
Location:
