Kayak/Sea Kayak Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday, Jun 22, 2019 (3:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
Thomas St Germaine
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Saturday 6/22 SK0 & SK1 Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 6:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a sea kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue, the T-rescue, and possibly the paddle-float self rescue. If there's time and conditions look good, you will be able to get some good paddling distance in as well!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating, the SK0 Rating (Sea Kayak), and the SK1 Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club. This will give you the opportunity to paddle a sea kayak out on Lake Mendota or go on other sea kayak trips, or even go on some introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
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Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 4 | 2 |
| Waiting List | 0 | 6 |