Location: Weinstein Natatorium Kirby Sports Center Lafayette College Easton PA.
Dates: January 18, 25,
February 1,15, 22
March 1,8,15
Times: Jan 18, 25 5 to 9 PM
Feb 1,15, 22 3:30 to 8 PM
Mar 1,8,15 3:30 to 8 PM
Maximum number of students: 16
Equipment needed: white water kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, and helmet.
Cost: $200
This multi-week pool class is designed for anyone who wishes to learn to kayak on rivers from Class I to Class III.
The course is held on weekends starting in January.
Each session is four hours divided equally between classroom and the pool.
No previous experience is necessary.
The club has some loaner equipment for students who need it.
Topics such as boat types, gear, clothing, paddle strokes, river features, knots, river safety, fitness, edging, bracing, assisted and self rescues, and rolling will be covered.??The class is intended to be followed by our Beginners Series of river trips, where students will paddle progressively more difficult sections of the Lehigh River.