LONG ISLAND KAYAK TOURS

KAYAKING SEMINARS & LECTURES

 

Would you like to have a kayaking program presented at your company, social club, fraternal organization or other private group? Choose any combination of topics from the ones listed below. These programs can be offered in conjunction with or in lieu of a Guided Instructional Kayak Lesson & Tour.

TOPICS

 

Kayaking

 

1)   Fundamentals of Kayaking - Learn about the many different types of kayaks and which one is right for you, a brief overview of  basic strokes and rescues, how to buy a kayak and the many places where you can kayak.

 

2)   Kayaking Stroke Clinic – This is a ‘Hands On” interactive program – equipment provided by presenter - More extensive lecture and practice on the most common Kayaking strokes  - Forward and Reverse Sweep Strokes, Power Stroke, Draw Stroke, Braces and Rudder Stroke.

 

3)   Kayaking Rescue Techniques - Lecture and video presentation on various types of self and group rescue and Eskimo rolling.

                                                 

Kayaking Related Lectures

 

4)   The Wild Ponies of Assateague Island Lecture on the wild horse populations of the eastern United States – especially Assateague Island Va. & Md., and how they got there.

 

5)   The South Shore Gold Coast - History  of the Connetquot River area – Oakdale and Great River,  and the millionaires who built their mansions there.

 

 

 

Program Length – approx. 1 ˝ hrs – 2 hrs

 

Cost - $150 /lecture*, 4 lectures for $500*

Cost includes handouts and participant’s materials/equipment where applicable.

*  Travel expenses additional where applicable.

 

Lectures and Power Point Presentations by Nick DeNezzo  on

 

Kayaking and Kayaking Related Topics

 

Bio: Nick DeNezzo – President , Long Island Kayak Club, Long Island Kayak Tours

Education: B.A., Physical Education

Education: M.S., Exercise Physiology

37 years – Licensed Physical Education Teacher

28 years Kayaking experience

24 years Kayaking and Canoeing Instructor

Developed and taught Kayaking courses at several colleges, universities and adult ed. programs in New York and Florida and given presentations to several sports clubs, youth groups and libraries. Lectured at 45 Libraries on Long Island.

 

Purpose:  To educate the public about the benefits and possible hazards of Kayaking.

                 To  inform people about different types of Kayaks and equipment and how 

                 and where to purchase them.

                 To  inform people about the best and safest places to Kayak

                 as well as which places to avoid.

                 To answer any questions people may have about Kayaking in general.

                 To educate and entertain people with info about Kayaking related subjects-

                 The Wild Ponies of Assateague Island and The South Shore Gold Coast.

 

REQUIREMENTS

TV or projection screen – with interface for laptop computer

Room for 20-100 people

Table for handouts, attendance sheets , etc

Internet access – preferably wireless

 

I prefer a table or desk facing the audience from which to lecture and run my laptop.

To Schedule a GUIDED INSTRUCTIONAL Kayak Tour in conjunction with these programs :  click here 

Contact info:  Nick DeNezzo – (631) 691-2396    XLNICK@yahoo.com