OUR POOL SESSIONS
keep you kayaking through the winter.
Don't spend the winter paddling between your refrigerator and couch.
Pool sessions allow you to work on rescues and rolls, take lessons to learn new skills and exchange techniques with other paddlers.
WHERE: University of Connecticut At Avery Point, Groton
1084 Shennecossett Rd. Groton, CT 06340
Take I-95 north/south to Exit 87, Clarence Sharp Highway. Continue on Clarence Sharp Highway; at second traffic light turn right. At the next traffic light, which is Benham Road, turn left. Proceed for about 1.5 miles to the entrance of the Avery Point Campus. After you enter the campus, turn left at your first stop sign. The pool is on your left in the large gymnasium building across the parking lot.
WHEN: Sundays afternoons on 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21
Sessions run from 1:00 - 4:00. You can load in any time after 12:30 and must finish load out by 4:30. That's three full hours of "on the water" time.
HOW MUCH: Either paddle on your own or take a class.
OPEN POOL: $25 with your boat. Rental boats and gear are available for an additional $15. Please call ahead to reserve equipment. Youth up to 18 years old can attend open pool session for half price. They must be able to swim competently, wet exit and be accompanied by a guardian.
INSTRUCTION:
- Eskimo Rolling Classes: $60 for a one hour lesson or $100 for 2 hours. 1:1 ratio. For couples, additional certified instructors available by appointment.
- Rescue Classes: $100 for two hours. Couples or parent/child $175. Class covers bracing strokes, paddle float, Eskimo assists, and T rescues.
NOTE: Classes include access to the pool for the entire session. Boats and gear are available for $15 with lessons. Additional ACA certified instructors are available for groups or families but must be prearranged ahead of time. The only prerequisites for pool session classes is some kayak paddle experience and the ability to swim competently. Sessions include access to men's and woman's locker rooms, bathrooms and showers. All boats must be clean prior to coming into building. Check the Connyak (connyak.org) website the morning before sessions for last minute cancellations. Boats and instructional time are limited so please contact us early to reserve; first come, first serve on the day of the session.
For complete course descriptions, check our website: www.seasherpakayak.com
If you have any questions,
contact
gerry@seasherpakayak.com
Drop us a line to check availability and secure a spot.
NEW FOR 2010
Gift certificates and instructional dvds will be available on-line and at the pool sessions.
GIFT CERTIFICATES:
- half day beginner courses and tours
- full day, more advanced, courses and tours
DVDs:
- Instructional material presented by celebrity "water gods": Rolls, strokes, rescues, etc...
