Intro to Kayaking (Capsize Recoveries): Part 2
ST1 Reg YES. POS Drop-in NO. Pass Scan NO2024 Community Centres - Summer - 2024 Summer False Creek|#496354
Jul 7, 2024
19 yrs +, Mixed
Outdoor Activities6 - AdultCCA Employee - Category 3
Description
This is the second part of a comprehensive introductory kayaking course and a pre-requisite for the Kayak Club. Intro to Kayaking (Basic Strokes): Part 1 is a pre-requisite for this course. Learn from a certified kayak instructor about spray skirts, wet exits, assisted re-entries and solo re-entries.
Session will run rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather and for repeated underwater dunking. A waiver form is required prior to starting session. Youth 16-18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Participants are eligible for the Kayak Club upon successful completion of Intro to Kayaking Part 1 (Basic Strokes) AND Part 2 (Capsize Recoveries) and can receive a 50% discount on a one month membership when joining within two weeks of course completion.
Activity meeting dates
Jul 7, 2024
Sun9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
More Information
SupervisorCentre Activity Admin - KD False Creek
Number of sessions1
DepartmentFC - Waterfront Income (799974)
Registration dates
From Mar 16, 2024 9:00 AM
Closed
Notes
Session will run rain or shine. Dress appropriately for the weather and for repeated underwater dunking. A waiver form is required prior to starting session. Youth 16-18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Participants are eligible for the Kayak Club upon successful completion of Intro to Kayaking Part 1 (Basic Strokes) AND Part 2 (Capsize Recoveries) and can receive a 50% discount on a one month membership when joining within two weeks of course completion.
FCCC Waterfront Paddling Programs: WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING.
*All Paddling Programs*
What to Wear:
-Synthetic or wool clothing that is quick-drying – no cotton or jeans please.
-Shoes that can get wet – sandals with heel straps, aqua socks, or old running shoes. No flip flops!
What to Bring:
-Warm sweater or lightweight rain jacket or windbreaker.
-Sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses secured with a strap.
-Water bottle.
-A complete change of spare clothing (including footwear).
-A towel. Change rooms and showers are available at the False Creek Community Centre.
-A lock if you want to store items in a locker or a quarter if you want to use one of the wallet lockers in the lobby.
-Money for pay parking.
Arrive Early:
-Please meet above the Alder Bay Dock 10 to 15 minutes before the start of the program.
-We will not wait for you if you are late.
*Paddling Courses with Rescue/Recovery Portions*
What to Wear & Bring:
-As above, plus the following...
Additional Items to Bring:
-For the rescue portion of the course – when you’ll spend significant time underwater – additional, warmer quick-drying clothing that you can swim in (possibly over swimsuit). Wetsuits or dry-suits are great for this.
-A dry bag or a stuff bag with a plastic bag inside to store your wet gear.
*Paddling Programs Lasting All Day*
-Bring lunch – there will not be any time to go to the market!
NOTE: The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19.
Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices:
• Participants are required to comply with the current Orders of the Provincial Health Officer. For more information, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions
• Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending the Facility.
• Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.
• All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.
