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Some WAKE events will require participants to have specific
skills
On water WAKE events require a signed
trip waiver. Please bring a signed copy with you to the event.
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Every Sun, Tue & Thur
Sun 11:30-1 Tue/Thur 8-9pm
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Pool Sessions
Practice your old skills, learn new ones, or just soak in the sitz bath. Only $4.00.
Map it
Location: Arne Hanna Aquatic Center
Contact: Aquatic Center
647-7665
NOTE: This is not a WAKE event
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Every Tuesday
6pm till dark
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Kayak polo
Kayak Polo pick up game. A cross between soccer, basket ball, and bumpercars.
Kayak Polo season starts April fools day and runs thru October.
Everyone welcome, no experience needed. Borrow one of the loaner boats & paddles or bring your own whitewater-ish boat, paddle, pfd and warm gear.
Check out the web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayakpolobellingham/ It's open for anyone to join and is a great way to knock the rust off of your paddling muscles.
Location: Marine Park
Contact: Gary Southstone
NOTE: This is not a WAKE event
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Every Sat
9am
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Local Day Paddles
Beginners welcome. Destinations are determined by the skill level and interests of whoever shows up, and, of course, by the weather.
NOTE: the first Saturday of the month will be designated as an Easy Paddle. Locations may vary. See details in the schedule below.
Location: Seahome Village Starbucks
NOTE: This is not a WAKE event
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Every Thursday
6-8pm
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Skills Training with Chris Mitchell
Chris Mitchell will be offering drop-in skills training every Thursday evening.
Chris Mitchell is offering drop-in skills training every Thursday evening this summer. These are activities designed to practice flat water skills for people that have already had some basic training.
We will work on activities that improve that basic learning and correct any bad habits. We will be able to work on both Strokes and Maneuvers and Rescues and recoveries depending on group interest.
Cost is $20 per person.
Location: Bloedel Donovan boat launch
Contact: Chris Mitchell
chris@secondwindsports.net
NOTE: This is not a WAKE event
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Jul 26
9-12, 1-4
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Rolling with Dubside
Learn (or improve) your roll with Dubside.
Greenland rolling champion Dubside is offering a rolling workshop for
WAKE members at Lake Padden on Saturday, July 26, 2008.
Working with an assistant in the water, he will instruct beginning and
intermediate rollers in the morning from 9:00 AM to 12 noon and advanced
students from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Maximum enrollment of 10 students per session at $30/session.
Registered students will have the opportunity to purchase Dubside's
Greenland Kayak Rolling DVD at a discount. Available in advance of the
class, this offers a preview and study opportunity to enhance the class
experience.
Location: Lake Padden
Contact: Kathleen Murphy
kathleen@wakekayak.org
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Aug 23
9am-4pm
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Salt Water Capsize Recoveries & Rescues
Join Wayne Horodowich of the University of Sea Kayaking for a day of getting wet in real conditions.
Can you get back into your kayak after a capsize? Do you know a variety
of recovery techniques so you can be effective in varying conditions?
How much help will you be to your partner or the group in an emergency?
If you have any doubts about your recovery and rescue skills then we
strongly recommend this six hour, "In Depth" in the water class.
The class will cover, solo and assisted recoveries, wet re-entry
techniques, stirrup variations, swimmer assists, injured paddler
techniques and much more.
Paddlers need their own kayak with spray skirt, paddle, PFD, pump and
paddle float. Dressing for immersion is required.
Class limited to 6 Students, $100.00
Location: Bowman Bay
Contact: Kathleen Murphy
kathleen@wakekayak.org
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