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Advanced Kayak Workshop

  • Parkersburg YMCA 1800 30th Street Parkersburg, WV, 26101 United States (map)
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Our Advanced Kayak Workshop is perfect for kayakers who are interested in sharpening their current skills. This 3-hour workshop will help improve your strokes, increase your comfortability in your boat while capsized, and get you closer to a bomb-proof roll. Participants can expect the following:

  • Safety considerations, Four W's, knowing your gear, river hazards

  • Self-rescue, wet exits, assisted rescues, throw rope

  • Strokes: Forward, Back, Sculling Draw, Sweeps, Low/High Brace, Rudder, Bow Draw & Duffek

  • Building your C to C roll

DATE: Sunday, August 1st

TIMES: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LOCATION: Southwood Pool

COST: $50 per person

For more information or to register online, visit www.parkersburgymca.org/kayakworkshops.

Have questions?

Contact Solomia Nebesh, Aquatics Coordinator, at (304) 485-5585 ext. 205 or solomia.nebesh@parkersburgymca.org.

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