Basic Sea Kayak Refresher
Fri, Jul 12
|Public Beach, St. Catharines
Join us at the Beach in St. Catharines, ON for a quick refresher in Basic Sea Kayak Skills. Skills such as how to enter your kayak, proper technique on how to exit your kayak upon capsizing and how to re-enter the kayak with the help of a fellow kayaker. All important skills everyone should know.
Time & Location
Jul 12, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Public Beach, St. Catharines, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Registered Guests
About the event
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ACTIVITY: Kayaking
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
MEETING TIME: 11:30am
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 10th @ 5:00pm
GEAR: For this event you will need;
Sea Kayak
PFD
2 x Kayak Paddles
Bailer
Throw Rope
Whistle
SEASON PASS HOLDER FEE: FREE
NON-SEASON PASS HOLDER FEE: $5.00
PARKING FEES: $3.00/hr (event will be approx. 6hrs)
AGE: 18+
MEETING POINT: Meeting point to be sent via email 24hrs prior to event
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/NOTES:
Please be aware this is only a refresher for those certified in Basic Sea Kayak Skills. NAC is not a ceritifed instructor. Beginners are welcome to attend to learn new skills and practice, however, this is in no way a proper education in Basic Sea Kayak Skills.
The public beach offers bathrooms, change rooms, potable water.
There will be little paddling during this event. We may do a short paddle if there is time afterwards.
FOOD:
Bring a small cooler with lunch and snacks
(there is no food available at this beach)
SUGGESTED CLOTHING:
Non-cotton T-shirt
Shorts
Women: may choose to wear a swim suit under your clothes
Water Shoes
SUGGESTED GEAR:
Spray Skirt
2 x Water Bottle/Hydration Bag
Towel
Water proof bag (for wallet, keys, etc.)
Sunscreen
Hat (with attachment cord, you will lose it during rolling out of kayak)
Change of Clothes for after event
OPTIONAL GEAR:
Waterproof Camera