Announcing Kayaking Classes for 2021!
One spot left for Open Water, all other classes are full!
The Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club will be offering classes this year during the spring and early summer. CDC Covid-19 protocols will be in effect for all classes. The safety of our instructors and students is paramount. These classes will be conducted via Zoom Meetings and in person classes on local lakes, rivers and bays.
We will be offering classes in Introduction to recreational kayaking, Open water kayaking and Introduction to Moving water kayaking .
All classes are lead by American Canoe Association certified instructors with years of experience in kayaking and teaching.
Below are class descriptions, costs, and contact information.
Introduction to Recreational Kayaking
Introduction to Recreational Kayaking
Lead Instructors:
Dan Rempp- ACA L1 Introduction to Kayaking Instructor 30 years paddling experience
Linda A. Martin-ACA L2 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor 12 years paddling experience
Cost: $55
Contact Person: Dan Rempp
Class Dates: June 5, 6, and 13
Class Times: 10 AM to 4 PM
Class Limit: 10
Location: Lehighton PA.
More Information and application: danrempp@gmail.com
Class Description:
This class will consist of three sessions. Each will include outdoor in person classroom instruction and on water practice.
This class provides participants with skills needed to safely paddle a recreational kayak on lakes, and easy rivers by learning how to: choose a boat and equipment, select the proper clothing, plan a safe trip and learn effective paddle and rescue techniques.
Using classroom demonstrations and on water practice sessions, participants will learn the best and safest way to enjoy the recreational paddling experience.
Open Water Kayaking
Open Water Kayaking
Lead Instructor:
“Cie” Stroud- ACA Level 3 Coastal Kayaking Instructor
Cost: $80
Contact Person: Dave Dawson
Class Dates: Zoom meetings May 19, 26 , on water sessions June 5 at Lake Nockamixon plus two days to be scheduled on Raritan Bay, N.J.
Class Times: Zoom 7PM -8:30 PM, on water 10 AM to 5 PM
Class Limit: 10
Location: Lake Nockamixon State Park, Bucks County PA.
More Information and application: dl-dawson@rcn.com
Class Description:
This is a course for people with 1-2 years of kayaking experience and who wish to be self-sufficient and/or help others paddling in open (large bodies) of fresh- or salt-water with waves. Instruction will include boats, clothing, and gear for open water; paddle and VHF radio communication; charts, compass and GPS for navigation: weather and tides in trip planning; kayaking strokes and wind mitigation; towing with short and long ropes, and self- and assisted re-entries.
More detailed class information:
Introduction to Moving Water Kayaking
Introduction to Moving Water Kayaking
Lead Instructor: Scott Douglas – 40+ years paddling experience. 14 years whitewater, ACA L4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor, L2 Instructor Trainer
Cost: $180 per person
Contact Person: JC Ranken
Class Dates:
4 classroom Sessions via Zoom on Friday evenings (April 16, 23 and May 7, 14) 4 All day in water Sessions (April 17, 24 and May 8, 16) plus 8 white water river “Beginner Series” sessions in Summer – dates, times and places TBA.
Class Times: Set by instructor
Class Limit: 16
Class Location: Lehigh River, Jim Thorpe PA.
More Information and application: petvetjace@comcast.net
Class Description:
This course provides participants with the skills needed to safely paddle on a variety of rivers by learning how to: choose a boat and equipment, select the proper clothing, river safety, and effective paddle and rescue techniques. This course includes both classroom instruction (on Zoom this year) and outdoor on water practice sessions on flat and moving water. Your registration in this class includes an additional Summer “Beginners Series” of moving water outdoor classes with 8 sessions on the Lehigh River of increasing difficulty.
Previous experience helpful, but not required.
