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Intro to Kayaking

When:
Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Where:
US Coast Guard Air Station, Traverse City
1175 Airport Access Rd.
Traverse City , MI  49686
Additional Info:
Category:
Education
Registration is required
Payment In Full At Event Only
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary of TC is offering a class focusing on an Intro to Kayaking plus a Paddle Craft Safety Course that is open to the public, in hopes of making this summer a safe boating season for Michigan.  This is an evening class covering canoe and kayak safety, selection of boats and gear and a general intro to paddlesports.  The course will be taught by John Heiam and Lois Goldstein, the Webmaster and Outings Chair of the Traverse Area Paddle Club.  We will discuss boat selection, gear to bring along, how to fit a PFD, where to go, what to wear, mistakes to avoid, how to load a boat on a car, how to organize a shuttle, etc. 

The fee is $10 to cover the cost of materials.  NOTE: it is super-important that you sign up beforehand, since you need info about entry into the Coast Guard Air Station - it's a secure base and we must have your name on the list. 

The deadline to sign up is June 10.  Please contact Dianne Walker at 231-883-8040 or diannewalk48@gmail.com to sign up for this course.  Make sure you come early since you do have to go through security at the gate.
 
This presentation is all about beginning kayaking in the Traverse City area.  It is being planned to educate not just members of the TAPC, but also the entire community.  We are hoping to get more folks interested in paddling around our area.  There won't be any on-water component, but throughout the summer, we will make ourselves available to teach TAPC members on the water on an informal basis.  You just need to contact John & Lois and ask us for a lesson.