• 4707 01

$139.00

Months of Operation:

June-August

Duration:

Approximately 8 hours

Begins:

8:30 A.M.

Age Requirements:

Minimum Age: 12 (14 & under with parent/guardian)

Sea Kayaking Skills 3 – Freeport

Freeport, Maine

Perfect for kayakers who want to learn how to read nautical charts, become safer paddlers, and confidently venture out into ocean environments. Our Sea Kayaking Skills 1 or equivalent is highly recommended to get the most out of the Sea Kayaking Skills 3 course.

This one-day course includes classroom time followed by an on-water navigation session to help you take your navigation skills to the next level. During the classroom lesson, kayakers will learn the Navigational Rules of the Road, plus all aspects of chart concepts reading (colors, latitude, longitude, buoys, and lights), dead reckoning, aiming off, and how to triangulate your position (in other words, not getting lost). Students will also learn detailed tabletop trip planning as well as on-water deck-top navigation and course adjustment. Kayakers will also gain a full understanding of tide/current logs, effects of fog, wind, waves, and boat traffic. Leave No Trace ethics and VHF radio use will also be discussed for those looking to venture out into the ocean environment.

During the on-water lesson, students will test their skills by paddling a plotted route using deck-top navigation tools, conditions permitting.

L.L.Bean Flying Point Paddling Center

14 Marietta Ln, Freeport, ME 04032

Additional Information

  • What to Bring

    • Weather- and activity-appropriate clothing (preferably synthetic*)
    • Water shoes or shoes you don't mind getting wet (closed-toe recommended)
    • Personal prescriptions such as EpiPen or inhaler
    • One quart of water (no glass bottles)
    • Sunscreen
    • Insect repellent
    *Synthetic clothing dries quickly and is the best choice for outdoor pursuits. Please do not wear cotton clothing. When wet, cotton rapidly robs the heat from your body and takes a long time to dry. We also recommend you dress in multiple layers, allowing you more flexibility to comfortably respond to the weather conditions and your level of exertion.

  • Optional Items to Bring

    • Waterproof camera
    • Sunglasses with lanyard (polarized recommended)
    • Hat with visor
    • Extra change of clothes
    • Towel
    • Wetsuit or drysuit
    • Lip balm with sunscreen
    • 14.5 foot or longer sea kayak with two bulkheads, spray skirt, paddle and US Coast Guard-approved Type III PFD†
    †Please call ahead if you plan to use your own equipment as it must pass inspection by L.L.Bean staff before use. If it's deemed unsuitable, we will provide you with the necessary equipment.

  • What We Provide

    • Hot showers
    • All meals and snacks
    • All navigation equipment (deck-top compass, baseplate compass, charts, rulers, dividers, tide chart)
    • All necessary paddling equipment: boats, paddles, PFD's, etc.

  • Prerequisites

    • Sea Kayaking Skills 1 or equivalent

  • QUESTIONS? Contact an Adventure Consultant

    outdoor_discovery@llbean.com | 1-888-552-3261 | HOURS: 7 days a week, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET

Policies & Agreements

  • Smoking and Tobacco, and Alcohol Policy
    Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs activities are tobacco- and smoke-free (including electronic smoking devices) in support of a healthy lifestyle and respect for our participants and guests. We thank you for understanding and respecting this policy.

    Alcohol Policy
    In general, alcohol consumption is not permitted during L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Programs events for the safety of all participants. However, alcoholic beverages are allowed on overnight trips and may only be consumed in a responsible way after the day’s activities are finished. If participants consume alcohol to excess in the evening and behave in ways that negatively impact their own safety, that of the group or the natural environment around them, our guides will intervene. We hope that we will never have to remove an offending guest from the remainder of a trip to ensure the group’s safety, but we will do so if necessary.


  • Minimum Age: 10 (14 & under with parent/guardian)
    Participants must be 10 years old by the start of the trip, course, or tour; a parent or guardian must participate with anyone 14 years old and younger.
  • Cancellation Policy: Courses and Tours
    This cancellation policy applies to non-overnight courses and day tours.
    • 7 days in advance:  100% credit or refund
    • Less than 7 days in advance: No credit or refund

    L.L.Bean does not usually cancel events due to inclement weather. However, we reserve the right to cancel an event at any time due to severe weather, low enrollment or other concerns. If L.L.Bean cancels your event, you will receive a full refund for the cost of your reservation. All refunds will be in the form of the original transaction. L.L.Bean shall not be responsible or liable for other expenses incurred by the participant as a result of such a cancellation.

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