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Beginner Kayak Course (No experience necessary and all equipment is provided.) Join instructor Eric Juday from the American Canoe Association (ACA) to learn the basics of kayaking. In this workshop students are given an introduction to kayaking and are aquainted with equipment and skills. A basic paddle skill set is presented and practiced allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on gently moving water. Location: South Martinsville Doe Run Park Time/Date: 1:00-4:00 April 25th, June 19, July 10, August 7 Cost: $35 per person Intermediate Kayak Course (Some prior experience required.) Students will learn paddling techniques for maneuvering on Class II rivers, eddy turns, peal outs, cross river ferry and safety techniques. This course is designed for paddlers that have some experience or have taken the Beginner Kayak Course. Location: South Martinsville canoe access on Tensbury Drive. Time/Date: 1:00-4:00 June 20 and July 11 Cost: $45 per person Boat Rentals: Additional $20 Canoe/Kayaking Trips – Smith River Family Fun Floats Join us for a fun and relaxing day on the Smith River. Whether you have never canoed/kayaked before or have been doing it all your life, you can be sure this trip will be fun and exciting. This guided trip will begin at the south Martinsville canoe launch on Tensbury Drive and continue to the Sports Complex. Space is limited so registration is required. Cost for Rentals with equipment: $45 for canoes (two person) and $35 for single kayaks Cost of a shuttle for those with equipment: $10 Time/Date: 1:00-4:00 May 31 Memorial Day, June 26, July 24 and August 28 Overnight River Float This family adventure is being co-sponsored with us by the Martinsville Parks and Recreation Department. We will paddle from the South Martinsville access to the Sports Complex on Saturday. Gear will be shuttled by the Martinsville Parks and Rec to the Sports Complex where dinner and a campfire will be provided. We will camp there,have breakfast the next morning and then continue paddling to the Mitchell Bridge on Sunday. Dinner and Breakfast will be arranged by Martinsville Parks and Recreation. Space is limited so registration is required. Launch: August 14 from South Martinsville canoe access on Tensbury Drive. Dine/Camp:Sports Complex Finish:Continue to Mitchell Bridge by 12 noon on August 15. Time/Date: 1:00 August 14 until 12:00 August 15. For more information and to register for any class or trip call 276-252-0701. Group rates are available upon request. |
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