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. 

What's included in your fee?

• Whitewater Kayak
• Paddle
• Sprayskirt
• PFD (life vest)
• 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:

1. Follow all posted signs.
2. Watching is free. If you are in the water, you pay the fee. Everybody signs the waiver.
3. Kayaks and Canoes only; NO SUPs.
4. Boats must be CLEAN:

• • 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.

5. HELMETS and PFDs:

• • 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!

6. COVID is ever present. If you don’t feel GREAT, i.e., if you even remotely feel off: STAY HOME!!!
7. No swimming allowed.
8. Kids 17 and under are free of charge to use the pool; kids MUST be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
9. Please enter through the rear of the building on S. Garrard Blvd.

Once you have learned to roll, come practice in your own boat or rent one from us.

• Practice Session with your own boat: $20 pool fee; cash at the door.
• The pool is open on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Kayak must be clean, debris-free, and rinsed again before entering the building. 
• The pool is open on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Limited kayaks are available for rent, call 510 893 7833 for availability (Sea Kayak = $50, Whitewater Kayak = $40).
  

HELPFUL TIPS BEFORE SINGING UP FOR A ROLL CLASS by Sean Duffy 

Duration of class:

• 7 PM - 9 PM meet at the Plunge
• Actual duration in the pool is about 1.5 hours.

Location:

• Richmond Plunge
• 1 East Richmond Ave.
• Richmond, CA 94801

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? Are you wanting 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 duration in the pool is about 1.5 hours.

Location:

• Richmond Plunge
• 1 East Richmond Ave.
• Richmond, CA 94801