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Team building
program – Taught by Two-Time
World Champion Kayaker Dave Johnston
Dave Johnston, former Captain of the
The Sea Kayak Team Building Program is a
fun-filled adventure that takes beginner kayakers out onto the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary for a half-day of exploration of both the marine
environment and the group dynamics of individuals who want to become an
efficient team. Kayaks are the tools and
the ocean is the environment that will serve as a metaphor for the environment
of workers in any given field. We assume that all participants are beginners
and we provide challenges that are safe and appropriate for that skill level.
The first half of the journey is a fun, low
stress, kayak lesson and wildlife exploration.
Double kayaks necessitate teamwork from the beginning. During this time the “teams of
two” may participate in a photo treasure hunt. With cameras provided by
Venture Quest, photos are taken of local sights and creatures on the treasure
list, with prizes awarded for the most treasure photos captured.
Once the participants have gotten comfortable
with managing their ship, we throw in a twist that requires all of the boats to
work together, each according to its abilities, to achieve a common goal with
the shared use of kayak sails. That’s right, the Venture Sail, a Venture Quest
exclusive. We bring all of the boats together to form one big raft, and sail on
as one. This unique challenge in a new and strange environment will require a
strategy that utilizes everyone’s input and teamwork. It will require good communication and
leadership. The goal is for the team to learn about the process of creating
effective strategies; define the
mission, determine the strengths and weaknesses that each member possesses with
regard to the mission, and utilize all the assets of the group to succeed.
We hope that each team member can come away from this experience believing that
they play a vital role in the success of the team.
Cost; $70 per person
Dates; Anytime by
appointment
