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Kayaking 101 Training

  • Black Women Who Kayak + 1541 West Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX, 78703 United States (map)

If the weather permits this training will be as scheduled!

I've had several members who are new to the kayaking world ask me the questions below. So, I'm giving a free lesson that'll be one hour and 30 mins, that'll entail the below:

** This will be a 10 member only event**
(If we exceed 10 members, I'll have additional assistance to break up in groups for this event)

1. Kayak Safety Training
2. How to hold your oars
3. The 10 Essential things you should bring when kayaking on your own.
4. How to determine if your life jacket is on correctly.
5. What to do if I fall out of my kayak.
6. How to get back in my kayak if I capsize. (sit-on or sit-in kayaks)
7. What to know before I plan a kayaking adventure.
8. How to position yourself so that you'll be comfortable while kayaking.

***If you can't swim, please come out. The lessons will be in shallow water. ****
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What to bring:

**We'll be practicing social distancing**

1. Mask
2. I'll have hand sanitizer, wipes and Lysol.
3. Gloves if you've them for your oars
4. Water
5. Sunscreen
6. Visor
7. Dry bag for your phone
8. Towel
9. 10 dollars to rent your kayak
10. Life Jackets are provided.

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