Kayak Pool Session - Intro Kayaking Lesson and Rolling Lessons

This is a chance to work on your kayak skills! 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.

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: Cost of this pool session TBD because it is at the MATC pool (not the Nat). Stay tuned for that info.

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 12:45 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 MATC pool. We then take the boats and gear inside the building. We change in the locker 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 2:00-4:00, but plan to be available until 5:15 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