KAYAK: Greenland Rolling

  • August 27, 2023
  • 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Manhattan Ave Street End Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
  • 5

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.

If you are an intermediate or advanced paddler, you are not afraid of the water, want to get wet, and wish to learn the basics of the Greenland rolling style, this class is for you. To qualify, please register and send me an email with a small paragraph explaining your skill level,  and why you want to take this class. I am going to accept 4 students only. If you are accepted, bring nose plugs. We are going to paddle to Hallets Cove beach with strong currents, put our kayaks on the grass of Socrates Park, do some exercises there, and then roll in the water.

  • Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
  • Meet:  4:00 PM sharp at Manhattan Avenue Street-End Park
  • Launch Kayaks: 4:30 PM
  • Slack: 7:36  PM at Hell Gate and Ebb begins
  • Return: 7:00 PM
  • Release: 7:30 PM
  • 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.