May 17 & 18. ACA Essentials of River Kayak,
(12-16 hrs) (Level 1).
Restricted to whitewater river kayaks with spray skirts. This course provides beginners and those with limited experience the skills necessary for paddling safely on rivers up to Class I. We will be presenting strokes, maneuvers, rescues, safety/hazards, eddy turns, peel-outs and ferries. Come join us for a fun filled, learning weekend. Part of the course requires participants getting wet performing rescues. Maximum enrollment (8). Contact/Leader: Sandy Wood 513-731-9808 or Assistant Leader: Greg Wood (cell) 513-368-1538, Woodlets@fuse.net.
May 31 – June 1. ACA Essentials of Tandem River Canoe (12-16 hrs) (Level 1)
Flat-water up to
Class I whitewater. Experience the thrill of paddling canoes on rivers. This course provides beginning paddlers an opportunity to learn boat control, acquire new strokes, skills, and safety procedures needed to paddle on rivers. The course will be taught on flat water and moving water up to and including Class I whitewater. We will cover fundamental boat handling skills and boat control required to perform eddy turns, peel-outs and ferries. Part of the course requires participants getting wet performing rescues. Maximum enrollment (12). Contact/Leader: Lois Logan 513-734-0582, loismlogan@aol.com.
June 7 & 8, ACA Essentials of Touring Kayak School.
The long boats.(12-16 hrs) (Level 1.) This course provides beginners and those with limited experience with an enjoyable introduction to touring kayaking. We will present strokes, rescues, towing, safety equipment, navigation, tripping, and more. Part of the course requires participants getting wet performing rescues. Come join us for a fun filled, learning weekend. Lead instructor Larry Bowdre. Contact/Organizer: Lynn Frock 513-321-3187, Lmfrock@one.net.
June 14, ACA Essentials of Whitewater Rescue
(6-8 hrs) (Level 1) (Class I Whitewater) Beginner/novice.
This course will make your time on the river safer and more enjoyable. We cover how to prevent problems and learning the most commonly used (non-mechanical) rescue skills needed in the first few minutes of an incident. These skills are well suited for recreational paddlers. Maximum enrollment (10). Personal boats and equipment are recommended. Contact/Leader: Greg Wolfe (937)725-5494, paddlesports@wolfeassociates.com.
June 18, River Canoe Sampler (3 hrs Short Course) (Level 1)
Become a better canoeist while enjoying an evening on the Scenic Little Miami River. 5:00 PM until 8:30 PM, Little Miami River at Ft. Ancient. Maximum Enrollment (12). Personal boats are recommended.
(Boat rentals available at Morgan’s Canoe Center.) Contact: Gregory Wolfe (937)725-5494, paddlesports@wolfeassociates.com.
July 12 & 13, ACA Essentials of Touring Kayak School.
The long boats again (12-16 hrs) (Level 1.) This course provides beginners and those with limited experience with an enjoyable introduction to touring kayaking. We will present strokes, rescues, towing, safety equipment, navigation, tripping, and more. Part of the course requires participants getting wet performing rescues. Come join us for a fun filled, learning weekend. Lead instructor Larry Bowdre. Contact/Organizer: Lynn Frock (513)321-3187, Lmfrock@one.net.
July 16, River Canoe Sampler (3 hrs Short Course) (Level 1)
Become a better canoeist while enjoying an evening on the Scenic Little Miami River. 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Little Miami River at Ft. Ancient. Maximum enrollment (12). Personal boats are recommended.
(Boat rentals available at Morgan’s Canoe Center). Contact: Gregory Wolfe
(937)725-5494, paddlesports@wolfeassociates.com.
July 19 – 20, ACA Canoe Camping (12-16 hrs) (Level 1)
This course provides the canoeist with the basic knowledge necessary to be an environmentally responsible canoe camper. From planning an itinerary, using maps, selecting appropriate gear, to developing boat control, and safety procedures needed to paddle on lakes and moving water rivers. Part of the course requires participants getting wet performing rescues. The course will be taught on flat water and moving water up to and including Class I whitewater. Personal boats and equipment are recommended. Boat rentals available. Maximum enrollment (12). Contact: Gregory Wolfe (937)725-5494, paddlesports@wolfeassociates.com.
July 19, ACA Flat-Water Recreational Kayak School (6-8 hrs) (Level 1)
Learn to have even more fun paddling by improving your safety and paddling skills. Learn basic strokes, maneuvers, safety, self rescue and hazards. All types of kayaks and all skill levels are welcome. Maximum enrollment (10). Contact/leader: Jon Slocum (937)474-2130,
dccjon@yahoo.com.
July 20, ACA River Recreational Kayak School
(6-8 hrs) (Level 1).
This school will be conducted on a river for people who want to explore and enjoy moving water recreational kayaking. Learn to paddle in current, including ferries, eddy turns, safety and self rescue. Plan to get wet! Flatwater Recreational Kayak School enrollment or equivalent skill recommended. All types of kayaks welcome. Maximum enrollment (10). Contact/leader: Jon Slocum (937)474-2130, dccjon@yahoo.com Note: If you are interested in learning whitewater kayaking, see the River Kayak School May 17 & 18. |
