Learn to Kayak 101 (recreational kayak & tandem Hobie Mirage Drive, with pedals) - Sun, Jun 15 2014

Learn to Kayak 101 (recreational kayak & tandem Hobie Mirage Drive, with pedals) (6/15/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Elk Island Park Welcome Ctr (south end of park)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 15 2014 9:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jun 14 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

~3 to 4 hours depending on how much kayaking you want to do

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Michel
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will paddle at Astotin lake which is about 10 k north of the southern entrance to the park, turn into the parking lot & meet there. Look for a white truck with a trailer & 2 kayaks on top. however: we are first meeting in the welcome centre just inside the park to share the park pass.

Required Items to Bring:
shiggy shoes (shoes that you can get wet & dirty), shorts or shiggy pants, a t-shirt, a wind breaker. Courage. plus the clothes you normally wear. Your feet will get wet in the kayak & if you tip you will be glad to have a change of clothes.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
sun block, mosquito repellent, sun glasses, a cap that keeps the sun/rain out of your eyes a snack, some beverages, a water bottle to take out on the lake.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Go to the hwy 16/ Yellowhead entrance of the park & go to the visitor's centre. We will then car pool the rest of the way to the lake as I have a park pass.

Notes:

this is a rain or shine event the god of "having fun & exercise" is on my side After today you will be able to say that you "can kayak" note that I am also a novice, but I know enough to get you started.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost Includes:

instruction, life jacket, kayaks, paddle....

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!