To serve as a safe and effective introduction to open water with an experienced coach for those who want to progress to ocean paddling. The session will focus on gaining exposure to ocean swell and waves and where conditions prevail, downwind paddling. All best efforts will be made to expose the paddler to open water elements including:

* refraction
* cross winds/cross chop
* upwind and/or downwind

Where sea conditions permit, the first half the session will be spent with the paddler in the rear seat of the ski and the second half in the front seat (with guidance from the coach in the rear seat).

Where suitable downwind conditions prevail, car shuffling arrangements between the coach and paddler can be made to enable a ‘one way’ downwind paddle.