Kayak Pool Session - Intro Kayaking Lesson and Rolling Lessons

This is your chance to work on your kayak skills despite the cold weather! Learn all the basic kayak strokes, how to wet exit, and how to roll in a kayak in the safe environment of a swimming pool. We usually get dinner at a local Mexican restaurant afterwards if of interest. Yum.

NOTE: this is the event sign-up for participants. If you wish to instruct at this pool session, please sign-up on the intructor's event listing:

Sign-up and Payment: Sessions are $8 to cover the cost of the pool rental. You will be prompted to pay online upon sign-up.

Clothing: bring swimwear, 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 can be cold. 

Logistics: Meet at Memorial Union inside the Outdoor UW boathouse at 1:15 pm. 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 will practice their skills in the pool as well. Swim tests can also be given at this time if needed. Instruction runs from 2:30-4:30, but plan to be available until 5:30 to account for packing up gear and getting it back to OUW.

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