Our Beginner Kayak Workshop is perfect for beginners who desire to learn the sport. This 3-hour workshop is meant to get folks a little more comfortable in (and out of) their boats. Participants can expect the following:

• Safety considerations on different bodies of water, Four W's, knowing your gear, river hazards

• Self-rescue, wet exits, boat assisted rescues, throw rope usage

• Improving your strokes, including forward and reverse, draw strokes, forward and reverse sweeps, ruddering, low brace.

DATE: Sunday, July 25th

TIMES: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LOCATION: Southwood Pool

COST: $50 per person

For more information or to register online, visit www.parkersburgymca.org/kayakworkshops.

Have questions?

Contact Solomia Nebesh, Aquatics Coordinator, at (304) 485-5585 ext. 205 or solomia.nebesh@parkersburgymca.org.