We’ll focus on the paddlefloat--understanding what it's for and practicing its use will keep you more of an asset to yourself and your group.
While getting ready, everyone should grab a tow belt and a bilge pump: some will anchor, all will bilge.
We’ll stage at Bushwick Inlet. Although each person chooses how far to push it, immersion is a planned part--dress for it!
This is a complimentary session! From 6pm-930pm, as much as your being allows, all your statements, feedback, and remarks should be compliments! They may have a gooey critical center, but must be framed, overall, in crunchy, positive praise. E.g.s:
Pure: "It shows how much you practice, how well you performed that maneuver."
Supportive: "That capsize was fantastic, it must've been on purpose!"
Ambiguous: "Although you'd look amazing in a cast, please paddle away from that ferry."
| 6pm o'clock |
meet |
| 630pm o'clock |
launch |
| 7pm o'clock |
destination bushwick inlet |
| 7-830pm o'clock |
practice |
| 9pm o'clock |
destination nbbc dock |
| 9-930pm o'clock |
clean-up |
| 930pm - ? o'clock* |
post-trip fireside chat* |
| intermediate |
| deck/sea-kayak use |
| spray skirt/deck use |
Trip "leader": N. Diary
We'll be working from ACA curriculum. If there's time and want, feel free to ask questions re any items found in the coastal kayaking course outlines (up to L3)
No shows are a no-no :)
Also, please the consider the wait-list. Send that cancellation note with enough time for someone to be able to claim your spot.
For post-trip chilling by the fire, feel free to coordinate drinks+food beforehand.
As always, if anyone's interested in assistant TL role, working toward TL status, let me/us know :)
See ya!
Cell: 646-683-4384