Introduction to Recreational Kayaking
- Fee:
- $79
- Prerequisite:
- None
- Activity Level:
- Easy
- Minimum Age:
- 12 (14 and under with participating adult)
Overview
- Now at a new lower price for 2013
- A four-hour introduction to kayaking skills and safety
- Course covers everything you need to know to enjoy a great day of recreational paddling on quiet water
This fun, four-hour introduction to kayaking teaches you the basic skills and safety information you'll need to paddle on your own. Great for beginners who want to learn the essentials of recreational kayaking, this course covers car-top transport, launching techniques, kayaking safety and equipment, weather conditions, boat storage and more. Discover the best waters for recreational kayaking while learning how to comfortably paddle and control your boat. Our skilled guides will happily share their extensive knowledge of the sport of kayaking and the local waters and surrounding wildlife.
2013 Dates
| Location | Dates | Times |
| Freeport, Maine | May 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| June 8 - June 22 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Only 8 and 22 | |
| July 6 - July 28 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Only 6, 14, 20, 28 | |
| August 3 - August 25 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Only 3, 11, 17, 25 | |
| Albany, NY | June 16 | 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Sunday |
| July 21 | ||
| August 11 | ||
| Burlington, MA | June 29 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Spot Pond, Stoneham, MA |
| July 13 - July 27 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 13 and 27 Saturdays | |
| August 10 - August 24 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 10 and 24 | |
| Center Valley, PA | May 25 | 3 p.m.-7 p.m. |
| June 8 - June 22 | 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Only 8 and 22 | |
| July 13 - July 27 | 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Only 13 and 27 | |
| August 10 - August 24 | 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Only 10 and 24 | |
| Danbury, CT | June 22 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday |
| July 6 - July 20 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Only 6 and 20 Saturdays | |
| August 3 - August 24 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Only 3 and 24 Saturdays | |
| September 7 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday | |
| Dedham, MA | June 29 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Spot Pond, Stoneham, MA |
| July 13 - July 27 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 13 and 27 Saturdays | |
| August 10 - August 24 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 10 and 24 | |
| Mansfield, MA | June 29 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Spot Pond, Stoneham, MA |
| July 13 - July 27 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 13 and 27 Saturdays | |
| August 10 - August 24 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Only 10 and 24 | |
| Marlton, NJ | July 6 - July 20 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Only 6 and 20 Saturdays |
| August 3 - August 31 | 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 3, 17, 31 | |
| McLean, VA | June 23 | 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| July 21 | ||
| August 18 | ||
| September 15 | ||
| Paramus, NJ | June 22 | 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturday |
| July 27 | ||
| August 24 | ||
| Pittsburgh, PA | July 14 | 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday |
| August 11 | ||
| South Windsor, CT | June 22 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Saturday |
| July 13 | ||
| August 10 | ||
| Victor, NY | July 21 | 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
| August 11 | ||
| West Lebanon, NH | June 8 | 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| July 13 | ||
| August 10 | ||
| Yonkers, NY | June 9 - June 30 | 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Only 9 and 30 Sundays |
| July 28 | 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Sunday | |
| August 11 - August 25 | 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Only 11 and 25 Sundays | |
