Kayaking /paddling course schedule for 2012
1. Sunday May 6th Intro. to kayaking Level 1 SASCU Rec. Pool Don Wilcox
2. Saturday May 12th SARP Open House Kayak demos and safety seminar
All four paddling programs of SARP will be represented and demoed at this Open House including Outrigger Canoeing, Dragon Boating and Rowing. Boat/equipment sales demo in kayaks from various regional retail stores. Barbecue
Open to all who may be interested in learning to paddle on the Shuswap. Club leaders will all be present for you.
3. Friday June 15th Intro. to Paddle boarding Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
This ‘Learn to Paddle Board’ is a new paddle sport this year offered via SARP. Neil has been certified as an instructor under Paddle Canada in this paddle sport. Paddle boards will be provided. No prerequisite needed.
4. Saturday July 7th Intro. To kayaking level 1 Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
5. Sunday July 8th Level 2 kayaking Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
6. Wed July 18th Intro. To kayaking Level 1 Canoe Beach Neil Trouton
7. Sat/Sun. Aug. 11/12th Kayak camping overnight Adams Lake Neil Trouton
This ‘How to camp out of a kayak’ is a new course being offered this year. Participants will be camping overnight in an area not accessible by car. More details to follow. A pre course seminar on ‘equipment needed’ and other information will be set up for participants. Space will be limited and member participation in this course will be determined for safety reasons by club leaders.
8. Sun. Sept. 8th Moving water river course Shuswap River Neil Trouton
Boats and equipment included in all courses according to need. However, if you have a kayak, it is always better to learn on your own vessel.
Private and semi private Introduction to Kayaking Lessons.
Some private and semi private kayak beginning instruction will be available this season although limited. If you are interested in single instruction or a twosome please let us know and we will try and arrange a suitable time slot for both the instructor and participant. Members only please.
For registration and more detailed information – time, cost, etc. contact:
Gwen Martinuk gwen1@shaw.ca 250 832 8643
Carol Green tocag@shaw.ca 250 832 0207
Members will receive a full detailed list of all courses listed above.
