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KAYAK: Intermediate Skills & Drills

  • August 20, 2024
  • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center 57-28 2nd St, Long Island City

Registration

  • Registering as a Kayak Paddler. Make sure you've been assessed for the skill level of this trip before registering.
  • Anyone registered for the TL training weekend.
  • Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.

Intermediate Skills & Drills

This trip is for paddlers who want to brush up any of their Level 2 skills.  Show up with an idea of what you want to fine tune!   We'll paddle against a small current down to Bushwick Inlet, and then float home with the flood.  Priority will be given to anyone on the TL training weekend.  Possible topics:

  • Assisted / Self-rescues
  • Moving sideways
  • Turning strokes
  • Stern rudder

Details:

  • Skill level: Intermediate (see what this means here)
  • Meet: 5:30 PM sharp at Queens Landing, directions are here.
  • Launch at 6:00 PM
  • Return & Release: 8:30 PM
  • Low Slack is 5:30pm
  • Trip leader: Matt mdundas@gmail.com
  • What to wear and bring

Dress to get wet, and remember to bring water and a snack.

This trip will have an active wait list - last minute cancellations or "no shows" could impact your ability to register for future trips.

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