Greetings all,
As school is back in session, we’re going to have some fall novice practices to attract some of our motivated undergrads or anyone in Ithaca who is still just learning about outrigger canoeing and wants to learn paddling techniques and squeeze in some outdoor training before winter sets in!
This coming Monday, September 9, we will have a novice practice. Â Plan to arrive by 5:15pm. We will review paddling and safety procedures on land and be on the water by 5:30 (or earlier if we are ready!) for about an hour. Â Several students from Cornell’s Concrete Canoe Team will be present, and Terry and I will be steering (if we can take multiple boats out!).
Please email me directly at blair.johnson@gmail.com if you are planning to attend or if you have any questions, so that we can plan our boats and get the most value out of everyone’s time. Â If you are interested in a novice practice this fall but cannot make it on Monday, please email me anyway and we’ll try to coordinate a convenient time in the coming weeks!
Paddles and PFDs will be provided. Â Air and water are both cooling down, so dress accordingly — synthetic clothes (NO cotton or sweatshirts), layers, shoes that WILL get wet (something like tevas, water shoes, or even rubber rain boots). Â If it’s windy, a fleece headband or hat is great.
See you on the water!