Kayak Pool Session - Intro Whitewater Kayaking Lesson and Rolling Lessons

The lake may be getting too cold for kayaking, but the Natatorium swimming pool is nice and warm (sort of). Yes, we are whitewater kayaking in a swimming pool. Yes, it's awesome. Whether you need a kayak lake lesson, want to learn rolling or wet exits, or you just want to float around and hangout with cool people, this event is for you! It is open to all skill levels. You may also complete your swim test at this time too.

This is the event sign-up for participants. If you are qualified and wish to be an instructor at this pool session, please sign-up on the intructor's event listing: https://events.hooferouting.org/event/63846

Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $8 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay onilne when you sign-up. Otherwise, you may pay with cash/card in the Outdoor UW office, and they will manually add you to the event.

Clothing: bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and nose plugs and goggles if you have them (handy when you are upside down). Also full toe protection is advisable as this is what you would wear when you're paddling on rivers/lakes, but it's not mandatory. If you have a rash vest or a wetsuit top these will be helpful to keep you warm as the pool water may 

Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 7:45 a.m. We will then organize which boats/gear we are taking and carry them out to the cars. Once we have all the gear and people packed we will drive to the Natatorium pool. We then take the boats and gear into the Natatorium (but outside the pool). We change in the changing rooms (please shower before entering the pool) and then bring the kayaks and gear into the pool to begin the session. The group is split into groups i.e. “Lake Lesson” or “Rolling Lesson”. Some of the more experienced members may practice their skills in the pool on their own. Swim tests will occur at 9 a.m. Instruction runs from 9 a.m.to 10:30 a.m., but plan to be available until 11:30 to account for packing up gear and getting it back to the Union.

Any questions, email Emily (ejschaefer2@wisc.edu)

Trying to master your roll? Check out these links for some explanations and tips on techniques. They maybe helpful to watch before your rolling lesson!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szSp03Dr3zo&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oJGraaEbpU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d6y6Fpx4rQ