Kayak: Short and Sweet

You will need to demonstrate ALL of the skills listed below to be assessed as intermediate and join intermediate kayak paddles.

• Skill level: Intermediate (see what this means here)
• Meet:  4 PM sharp at Queens Landing Boathouse - Long Island City
• Launch Kayaks: 4:30 PM
• 5-5:45 - demonstrate a wet exit and draw stroke
• Slack 6:12 pm
• Return: 7 PM ish
• Release: 7:30 PM
• Trip leader: Monica (monbertkayak@gmail.com)
• What to wear and bring

• Set up your own boat & gear including spray skirt, paddle and foot pegs

• Get in and out of the kayak unassisted

• Demonstrate a wet exit in the water

• Understand skegs and rudders

• Perform forward and reverse strokes, turns, and a stop in three strokes

• Draw and rudder strokes

• Paddle at a moderate pace for at least 60 minutes without a break

Dress to get wet, bring water, a snack, etc.

Avoid jeans or other heavy cotton clothing. Bring dry clothes in case you get wet and we have cool weather in the evening.