WEST LAKES BASIC SKILLS KAYAKING

Join us this coming Monday (09/03) for a Basic Skills Kayaking Trip at West Lakes.

As part of our Kayaking Policy, all members are required to complete basic skills session before joining kayaking adventures.

We will cover some basic but key skills including paddling forwards, backwards and sideways, turning, stopping, support strokes, capsizes and rescues. Once everyone has completed the basics, we will head out to a paddle around West Lakes. 

What you will need:

• Wear clothes that you are happy to get wet in (you will be expected to capsize which would involve getting wet), clothes like bathers, shorts, leggings, rashies, and synthetic tshirts are good options. Avoid cotton as it's not the best when wet.
• You will need closed shoes that can get wet, old sneakers or boat shoes are a good option. Please don't wear thongs, or crocs.
• Bring a towel to dry yourself and a spare change of clothes to get into after we are done kayaking.
• A watterbottle and snacks would also be handy to bring along.
• Fingerless gloves are an optional item you can bring along, but they are not necessarily needed.

Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and spraydecks will be provided. A gear use fee of $15 is applicable and must be paid before being allowed to use the kayak's on the day.

Where to meet:

We'll meet at the AUMC Boat Shed on Foreman St .

• If you are driving, please park at the Adelaide University Hockey Ground and NOT on Foreman St.
• There is public transport available to the boat shed and you will likely be able to get a lift back with someone.
  (you can catch a bus (J1) from the city. Get off at Tapleys Hill Rd Stop 13 and walk across to the Boatsheds (next to AU Hockey ground)).

Please note it is expected that you meet us at the Boat Shed and help with loading the kayaks on the trailer and clean-up afterwards. 

I’ll create a group chat for confirmed participants and share further details there.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me over Facebook or text (0460818147)

See you Monday!

Ali :)

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