| Activity | Kayak training session |
| Destination | Main Lake Provincial Park |
| Date | 26 June 2019, Wednesday |
| Trip Coordinator | Darcy Mitchell; Instructor Monica Russell |
| Contact & Registration Info | mitchelldarcy51@gmail.com (preferred) or 250-923-5540. The registration deadline is May 26th. Payment must accompany the registration and is non-refundable. |
| Description | Led by trainer Monica Russell, this session will start at 10:30 and end about 3:30, with a half hour lunch break. Training will include: – the basics of kayak safety and necessary equipment; – strokes including forward, reverse, sweep, draw, stern rudder, bracing and edging; – controlled wet exit, assisted rescue and self-rescue. Rescue practice, when participants will be wet, will take place after lunch. |
| Meeting Place | Boat launch at Mine Lake |
| Departure Time | 10:00 meeting for 10:30 start of training session |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Costs | $80; send your course fee to Julie at PO Box 397, QCove |
| Trip limits | 10 |
| Dogs? | No |
| Notes: | Participants will benefit most from the rescue training if they are able to stay in the water for some time – wet suits of any type, together with neoprene hoods or caps, will be very useful. Bring lunch and warm liquids. Participants provide their own kayak, paddle and all necessary equipment, including pump, paddle float, sponge, whistle. This session is the pre-requisite for participation in multi-day club kayaking trips and is an excellent refresher for all paddlers. |
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