Sea Kayak Lake Mendota - Afternoon on Friday May 3

Sea Kayak Lake Mendota - Afternoon on Friday May 3

I will lead a sea kayak trip on Lake Mendota. Specifically, these are designed for those who have earned the SK0 rating, have passed the standard swim test, *and* have demonstrated all of the skills with me to earn the SK1 rating. The only remaining skill needed to earn the SK1 is to paddle distance. (Those with SK1 or higher ratings are also welcome.)

Sign Up: Sign up on the wait list. I wil make the final decision based on previous recent experience.

What? The focus of this trip will be to refine paddling skills, to paddle with some speed and distance, and to introduce a few navigation concepts. Every SK0 paddler who attends will have previously practiced rescues with me in the pool. We won't be practicing rescues on this trip. (Please Note: We will *not* be doing any intentional swimming.) I will lead up to 4 others. If another leader joins, we can open this up for others.

Clothing: Non-cotton synthetic layers (your own), wet suit (from the club), or dry suit (your own), paddling jackets (from the club), wool hats (your own), water shoes (your own), and helmet (from the club). Warm synthetic layers to change into afterwards (your own). Also bring a water bottle that floats and snacks in a dry bag.

Where: Meet at the Boathouse promptly at 1:00pm already dressed in your synthetic layers ready to proceed with final gear up and go.