2008 Woodie Awards
Open kayak night at Reed Gymnasium
Sarah Kalkwarf
Issue date: 1/23/08 Section: Outdoor
The Outdoor Adventure Center is offering an open kayak night every Thursday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at zero cost for ISU students with a valid Bengal ID card. Open kayak is also available to the public and the cost is $25 for the entire winter session. Each participant will be required to sign a liability waiver.
Open kayak is an open forum practice session where kayakers practice rolls, eddy turns and various kayaking maneuvers. It offers a chance to get out and have fun with an activity that is not normally available during the cold winter months, unless you enjoy sledding in your kayak.
These sessions are open to kayakers of any level, from beginner to master kayakers, and will run from January 12 through March 27 in the Reed Gymnasium swimming pool. The OAC will provide the necessary equipment, such as kayaks, paddles and spray skirts. The OAC staff instructors will also provide each participant with instruction and assistance.
If you want to learn how to kayak, this is a great opportunity to do so in a safe and controlled environment. The instructors will work closely with beginners. Each person will start out by learning how to get out of the kayak to ensure safety when practicing rolls that may put the individual at risk of being stuck upside down in the water.
Idaho offers more whitewater river miles than any other state, giving us the highest rated paddling in the country. Open kayak night provides each student with an opportunity to learn and later apply those skills to get out and explore what Idaho has to offer. In addition, more experienced kayakers have the opportunity to enjoy kayaking during the freezing temperatures that Idaho winters bring.
Open kayak also supplies a chance to improve fitness. This is a free opportunity for students to work on their New Year's resolutions to get in shape.
Remember to dress warm for the session, after all it is winter. Any questions can be answered at the OAC located on the first floor of the Pond Student Union Building or call (208) 282-2945.
Open kayak is an open forum practice session where kayakers practice rolls, eddy turns and various kayaking maneuvers. It offers a chance to get out and have fun with an activity that is not normally available during the cold winter months, unless you enjoy sledding in your kayak.
These sessions are open to kayakers of any level, from beginner to master kayakers, and will run from January 12 through March 27 in the Reed Gymnasium swimming pool. The OAC will provide the necessary equipment, such as kayaks, paddles and spray skirts. The OAC staff instructors will also provide each participant with instruction and assistance.
If you want to learn how to kayak, this is a great opportunity to do so in a safe and controlled environment. The instructors will work closely with beginners. Each person will start out by learning how to get out of the kayak to ensure safety when practicing rolls that may put the individual at risk of being stuck upside down in the water.
Idaho offers more whitewater river miles than any other state, giving us the highest rated paddling in the country. Open kayak night provides each student with an opportunity to learn and later apply those skills to get out and explore what Idaho has to offer. In addition, more experienced kayakers have the opportunity to enjoy kayaking during the freezing temperatures that Idaho winters bring.
Open kayak also supplies a chance to improve fitness. This is a free opportunity for students to work on their New Year's resolutions to get in shape.
Remember to dress warm for the session, after all it is winter. Any questions can be answered at the OAC located on the first floor of the Pond Student Union Building or call (208) 282-2945.
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Diana
posted 1/23/08 @ 6:06 PM MST
Thank you for an informative article! I would never have guessed I could practice my kayaking skills in the winter!
Rachel
posted 1/24/08 @ 10:23 AM MST
Love the article and great information. Guess I can bring my kayak back in from the sled hills and use it correctly now!
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