| Activity | Kayak training session |
| Destination | Main Lake Provincial Park |
| Date | 6 June 2018, Wednesday |
| Trip Coordinator | Darcy Mitchell; Instructor Douglas Taylor |
| Contact & Registration Info | mitchelldarcy51@gmail.com Please contact Darcy no later than May 15 to receive a registration form for one or both sessions. Payment in full must accompany registration; registration deadline is May 25. Payment is non-refundable, unless you are able to find someone to take your place by the registration deadline. |
| Description | 1) Three hour training/refresher on assisted kayak rescue and self-rescue. The session will begin with a review of basic safety and paddling skills. 2) Introduction to the Greenland Paddle (3 hours). Ever wondered about paddling with “a stick”? Paddles will be provided by the instructor for an introduction to paddling technique and when/where the Greenland paddle is most useful. Tip – the G.P. is reputed to be kind to aging shoulders…. |
| Meeting Place | Boat launch at Mine Lake |
| Departure Time | Meet at the boat launch by 8:30 to be ready to start at 9:00 for the morning session. The afternoon session starts at 12:30 p.m. |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Costs | $60+GST=$63 per person for one session or $105+GST=$110.25 for both sessions |
| Trip limits | 8 people per session |
| Dogs? | No |
| Notes: | All participants must provide their own kayaks and all safety equipment, including PFD, paddle float, pump, sponge, whistle. Wet suits are strongly advised (if you need a wetsuit, the trainer or other club members may have spares to loan – mention to Darcy when you register). Bring warm drinks and warm clothing as we can get pretty chilled. |
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