KAYAK: Beginners

  • August 11, 2023
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Registration

  • Registering as a Beginner Paddler. Select this option if you're a beginner.
  • Select this option if you are ready to take the Intermediate Assessment. See our website for all the requirements for going on Intermediate trips.
  • Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.

Registration is closed

This is a good day to learn the basics of kayaking, and enjoy the sunset. You will learn the parts of the kayak, how to select a paddle, and strokes such as forward, 360 and reverse. Also, how to stop a kayak. If you want to perform the wet exit, the river is yours.  We help you. Bring water.
  • Skill level: Beginner (see what this means here)
  • Meet:  6:00 PM sharp at Manhattan Avenue Street-End Park
  • Launch Kayaks:  7:00 PM
  • Slack: 7:25 PM and Ebb begins
  • Return: 8:00 PM
  • Release: Let me think about
  • Trip leader: javiercastano@queenslatino.com
  • What to wear and bring

Dress to get wet, bring water, a snack, etc. Avoid jeans or other heavy cotton clothing.