Another Mendota Sunset Paddle!
Monday, May 6, 2024 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Grace Heinrich
Jace Addy
Event Information
- Description
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We had so much fun yesterday, we're doing it again!
Please note that this is not exclusively a canoe lake lesson, anyone can attend. However, if you do not have your canoe orientation already please arrive by 6:30 pm so we can get that done, if you already have that completed you can come at 6:50 pm. Please do not be late as we will be getting in the water right at 7 pm. We plan to paddle east towards James Madison Park and we will be off the water by 8:30 pm.
If you are participating in the orientation, please watch the following videos before attending:
Canoe Basics and Paddles | Parts of the Canoe
The Top 3 Basic Canoeing Strokes | Canoeing for Beginners
Fast and Simple Rescue Technique for Capsized Canoe (you hopefully will not have to do this today, water is too cold)
- Event Type
- Lesson / Training (ratings may be achieved)
- Accommodation Information
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- Driving or Travel Details
- WHERE TO MEET: Please meet at the outer entrance to the Outdoor UW boathouse in the lower level of Memorial Union. It's a large garage door facing the lake, where the canoes and kayaks are kept.
- Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
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- Trip Purpose/Goals
- WHAT IS THIS LESSON This is the Canoe Orientation, also known as the Canoe Lake Lesson. It is the prerequisite to most other canoeing events in the Outing Club. - what is a canoe - basic canoe vocabulary - how to fit a Personal Flotation Device (PFD, or "lifejacket") - how to fit a canoe paddle - how to get in and out of a canoe while it's floating - paddling a canoe - basic paddle strokes, and generally getting the boat to move in the direction you want it to - discussion of how to deal with a capsized canoe - Hoofer-specific policies for boating and Lake Mendota checkout
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 9 | 0 |
| Waiting List | 3 | 3 |