Kayak Safety Basics
Pinicon Ridge Park, Linn County
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
If you’re new to kayaking, the backwaters at Pinicon Ridge Park are a great
place to practice and learn about open water kayaking, but in a controlled
backwater setting
Join ACA certified kayak instructors as we cover Personal Flotation Devices
(PFD), equipment, river etiquette, where to paddle and safety.
We will practice
basic strokes, graceful entry and exit of a kayak and more. This session should
be helpful to even experienced paddlers but is ideal for those just getting
their feet wet.
Tuesday, June 14 6-8 p.m., at Pinicon Ridge Park, Watercraft Concession. We will meet initially at the Eagle View Shelter. You should provide your own gear, boats, paddles, etc. Limited
additional gear may be provided by calling 319-892-6485, to arrange for that
option well in advance of the class. Online registration required. Cost:
$20/session
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A similar session is being offered from 6-8 PM on June 21 if you are interested in that as well. The fee is $20 per person
per session. Participants provide their own kayaks. Everyone will be required to be wear a lifejacket
and dress to get wet. A towel and dry clothes to change into is recommended.
Water shoes are suggested, but an old pair of sneakers would work also. Flip-flops are strongly discouraged. Youth 10 and up are welcome but must
be supervised by an adult.
In case of inclement weather threatening you can call
Wickiup Hill until 4:30 PM the day of the event. You also can
consult the Wickiup Hill Facebook page and we will have that information
updated as quickly as possible if it looks inclement. For further
questions on the kayak sessions feel free to call us at Wickiup Hill at
(319) 892-6485.
Preregistration is required. Limited to 10
registrants.
