Take a Class this Winter — Join the Fun in the Spring

Whether your goal is to explore the lakes and creeks, view water birds, explore local history, or play in whitewater, the LVKCC offers a paddling course to meet your desires. And after your lessons, you’re invited to join the many beginner and advanced club trips.

All sessions are held Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Upper Perkioman YMCA. See: Directions to Upper Perkioman YMCA.

Doors open at 4:30  p.m.

Introduction to Recreational Kayaking

Lead Instructors: Dan Rempp- 30 years paddling experience and Linda A. Martin-ACA L2 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor
3 Sessions – Jan. 7, 14, 21
This class is for people who want to learn about safe recreational kayaking on lakes, and easy rivers. The goal is to increase the enjoyment of recreational kayak paddling by learning how to: choose a paddle, select the proper clothing, find the right boat, and learn effective paddle and rescue techniques. Using classroom demonstrations and pool practice sessions, participants will learn the best and safest way to enjoy the recreational paddling experience.

NEW! Open Water Kayaking

Lead Instructor: Cie Stroud– ACA L2 Coastal Kayaking Instructor and Gery Kirkner – ACA L1 Coastal Kayaking Instructor
2 Sessions – Jan. 28, Feb 4

This course is for paddlers want to be set-suffiient and/or help others paddling in open (large bodies of fresh or salt water with waves. Instruction includes trip planning, maneuvering skills, and self and assisted rescues. This course includes both classroom instruction and pool practice sessions and is geared to paddlers with two significant years of recreational paddling or one year of salt water paddling or who have taken the LVKCC recreational class or equivalent. Students will need to bring a 14 foot or longer recreational, touring or sea kayak, paddle, spray skirt. bilge pump, PFD, and helmet. The following would be nice to have but not required: GPS device, VHF radio, nautical chart, short and long tows.

Introduction to Moving Water Kayaking

Lead Instructor: Scott Douglas –  40 years paddling experience. 10 years whitewater, ACA L4 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor
8 Sessions – Feb. 11,18,25 /March 4,11,18,25/ April 8
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, learn effective paddle and rescue techniques including the “Eskimo Roll”.  This course includes both classroom instruction and pool practice sessions and is designed to be supplemented in the Spring and Summer with our “Beginners Series” of moving water outdoor classes. Previous experience helpful, but not required.

New! Eskimo Roll Clinic

Lead instructors: Scott Douglas, Larry Palmer and Andy Williams

1 Session –  (choose one of the 3 available dates) Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4

The clinic will provide the student with an understanding of the mechanics of the Eskimo roll, the types of rolls and the reasons rolls fail, as well as drills to improve the roll. One on one in-water instruction will be used to help trouble shoot roll issues. These clinics are free to LVKCC members with a paid pool session. You must have your own equipment: white water kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, and helmet. Nose plugs and pool goggles would be nice to have.  You should have a wet exit and self rescue skills. If you have never rolled or tried to roll this clinic is NOT for you. Take our moving water class!

 

Fee schedule:	Period	Cost
Introduction to Recreational Kayaking	3 sessions	$ 45 per participant $ 30 per child under 18 accompanied by parent
NEW! Intermediate Coastal Kayaking	2 sessions	$ 30 per participant $ 15 per child under 18 accompanied by parent
Introduction to Moving Water Kayaking	8 sessions	$150 per participant $ 75 per child under 18 accompanied by parent
LVKCC membership	1 year	$ 20 per participant, $25 per family
Pool Practice Session only – single session	1 session	$ 10 per participant per session
Pool Practice Session only – complete series	13 sessions	$100 – only available on the first session

 

For all classes, participants must either provide or arrange to rent or loan the necessary equipment, which may include but not be limited to: boat, paddle, approved personal flotation device; and for moving water kayaking – sprayskirt and helmet.

A limited number of boats will be available as loaners for the canoe class, recreational class and moving water class. Contact Jim Schulte at Schultejim@yahoo.com for more information.

Registration and Contact Information:

Registration is open from Dec. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2017.

For questions, email Mary Giorlando

Click here for registration form.

Send your registration to:

Mary Giorlando

414 Greenwich Street

Belvidere NJ 07823

 

Pool Procedures

1. Doors open at 4:30 PM.
2. Bring in your cleaned boat (boats should be cleaned at home) and leave at the edge of the pool.
3. Check in with Mary Giorlando who will be seated at the table in the pool area. You will need to verify that you are a member of the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club via the roster of current members.
4. If you are not a member, there will be application forms available. You must fill out the application form completely and sign the waiver in order to covered by our club insurance. Our membership dues are $20 per individual and $25 per family. Cash or a check made out to the Lehigh Valley Kayak and Canoe Club {LVKCC} will be accepted; we cannot process credit cards. If you are taking a class you should have already paid for your membership along with the class.
5. If you are there to practice only, you will need to pay for the pool session: $10 per session (cash or check). You may be asked to wear an identification band to verify that you have paid.
6. Proceed to the locker rooms and change; do not leave personal items in the pool area.
7. You must shower before getting into the pool.
8. If you are taking a class, instruction starts at 5:00 PM. Participants in the Beginner Flat-water Class/Moving Water Class will be directed to the classroom by the instructors.
9. If you are there to practice only, you can start after the lane lines have been removed. You are expected to help move the lane lines and replace them at the end of the night.
10. The play area and the main pool are open for practice from 5:00 PM until the students from the classes begin their pool exercises, at which time you can move over to the play area to continue practice. There might be limited room in the main pool; ask the instructor if you can stay there to practice.
11. If you are practicing rolls please wear your helmet.
12. Everyone in the pool needs to wear a PFD and helmet.
13. Check the website for updates and weather cancellations.

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY !!!!

What to bring:

Pool Rules:

WASH BOATS INSIDE AND OUT BEFORE PUTTING THEM IN THE POOL!!!

Do this at home!

1. Treat the pool with respect. No bashing the sides of the pool with boats or paddles. Avoid hitting the bottom of the pool with your paddle.
2. Be carful of the walls and light fixtures when carrying boats and paddles up and down steps.
3. Treat borrowed equipment with respect, especially paddles and spray skirts. If you have your own equipment bring it.
4. If you borrow equipment remember: YOU BREAK IT; YOU BUY IT!
5. Students MUST help move boats and clean up after class. The class is a team activity.
6. Students MUST HELP replace lane lines after class.
7. Rinse off spray skirts in the shower or with the hose to prolong life.
8. Take care of your self and help others.

Stretch before paddling especially the shoulders. Be VERY careful walking on the pool deck and up and down steps. Carry boats with two people. Paddling is a very physical activity; inform us of any medical conditions that could impair your safety.