Canoe & Kayak Paddle & Rescue Training

Attention all boaters and non-boaters,

Registration is now open for our 2010 Canoe & Kayak Paddle Training and Rescue Training!  We will hold three half day sessions at Beaver Island State Park lagoon as follows:

Saturday June 12, 8AM-1PM: Intro to Kayaking. Outfitting and maneuvering your kayak in the most efficient and effective way, including correct paddle strokes for a variety of conditions.

Saturday June 12, 1PM-6PM: Intro to Canoeing.  Basic canoe outfitting and paddle strokes are included, for both solo and tandem (two-person) maneuvering.

Sunday June 13, 10AM-2PM: Canoe/Kayak Rescue Session.  Techniques for self-rescue after capsizing, as well as methods for rescuing others who have capsized on combined-boat trips in various conditions.

All classes will involve extensive on-the-water practice with expert instructors Jeff and Laura Liebel.  Bring your own boat and gear (Personal Floatation Devices are mandatory); if you do not have a boat, call Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper at (716)852-7483 and we will try to accommodate you.

Cost to Riverwatch Captains and Riverkeeper staff is $10 per half-day session for the first six students to register.  Regular cost for everyone else is $35 per half-day session.  This is a great deal for these training sessions, which usually run $65 for a half-day!

Pre-registration and payment is required. To register or for more info, please contact:

Robbyn Drake, Riverwatch Director at;

(716)852-7483 x 12