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KAYAK: Beginners
When
August 11, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Beginner Kayak Paddler
Registering as a Beginner Paddler. Select this option if you're a beginner.
Kayak Paddler who wants an Intermediate Assessment
Select this option if you are ready to take the Intermediate Assessment. See our website for all the requirements for going on Intermediate trips.
Trip Assistant
Only select this if you have been assessed as a NBCB Kayak Trip Assistant.
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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.