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Sierra Club Kayak and Canoe Instructor’s Training Day
Meet your Instructors and see their training
Photos by Ben Kaufman.
12 Sierra Club Kayak and Canoe Instructors gathered at Caesar Creek Lake State Park 4/26/08 for a day of review and practice. This is the 36th year for the Sierra Club to offer a variety of kayaking and canoeing classes to the public . Each year 60 -100 people attend the classes offered in the greater Cincinnati area. All lead instructors are ACA certified and experienced paddlers.
Go to www.miamigroup.org for a complete list of classes offered or call Pat Frock, 513-321-3187. |
John Randolph, Dayton, teaching the group teaching techniques and scenarios. |
Greg Wolfe, Blanchester, conducting a session on safety and risk management |
The fun part. Doug King, Loveland, and Tony Bogart, Cincinnati, getting ready to review on water instruction for Touring Kayaking. Because the water is still cold, wetsuits are needed. |
The focus of the day was on teaching and reviewing self-rescue. John Randolph is about to turn over his boat |
Showing one way to get the water out of the boat. |
Getting back into the boat.
Notice the people available to assist if needed. |
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The instructors enjoy teaching and working with folks who want to learn boating safety, having fun, and learning the strokes and maneuvers for paddling on a favorite lake or river. Beginners are welcome. People who want to improve their skills are welcome.
Individual instruction is available.
Classes are offered in River Kayaking, Recreational Kayaking, Touring Kayaking,
Canoe Camping, River and Lake Canoeing, and Water Safety and Rescue.
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