Paddling Opportunities
Safety and Rescue Clinics
Ready to enhance your paddling skills, learn new
strokes and practice self-rescues - then sign up for one of our safety and
rescue classes. You can practice
these skills in a safe pool environment while our trained staff assists you.
Learn how to properly re-enter your kayak should you have an unexpected
exit in the middle of the lake and practice new paddling strokes.
If you are interested in learning to roll a kayak, this is the class for
you.
Check back for 2011 Schedule
$30 -
Pre-registration required
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marsh Migrations Floats
A great way to see migrating wildlife is from your kayak.
Marshes are wonderful areas for waterfowl.
Sweet Marsh, east of Tripoli, is one of the top birding areas in the
state. Keep alert for pelicans,
Sandhill cranes, ducks, and maybe even sneak up on baby goslings.
Check back for 2011 Schedule
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
River
Floats
A great way to spend your Saturday!!
Come by yourself or bring a friend. We’ll
do the shuttling and guide you down the river.
Shell Rock River - August 21
Iowa River - October 16
Bring your own kayak - $20
Rent a kayak - $30
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACA certified instructor
Darrin Siefken will teach you all the basics of kayaking.
The Level 1 class covers everything: kayak design, safety equipment, how
to load your boat, paddle strokes and techniques and rescues.
Come prepared to get wet. This
class is great for beginners or those interested in learning more about
kayaking. Proper paddling techniques
can make your experience on the water even more enjoyable!
Level 2 class provides practice time on
the river and more advanced techniques.
Quick
Start Level 1 - $30 per person
Intro to
Kayaking Level 2 - $50 per person