As the water slowly warms up, we are planning novice practices on Saturday May 3 and May 17 at 10am. Â This will be an opportunity for new paddlers of any experience level (or lack thereof!). Â We will start with a brief workshop on land to review safety procedures and paddling technique, then spend some time in the canoes and plan our “workout” based on how everyone is feeling! Â We had a ton of fun with these last year, so we are very excited to be starting back up and see some new faces, or older faces just hoping to slow it down and work on technique. Â Our novice practices typically run about an hour to an hour and a half but may be modified depending how many participants we have and the experience level of our crew.
Please email me directly at cayugaoutrigger@gmail.com to sign up or if you have any questions. Â We will only go out if we have enough to fill a boat.
There is a suggested $10 donation to participate in novice practices. Â If you decide join COCC, this will be applied to your dues. Â Paddles and PFDs will be provided.
You will need:
– shoes that can get wet — we walk the boat in, so you will definitely get wet! Â The water is still very cold, so Neoprene booties are ideal, or wool socks with high rubber rain boots.
– water-appropriate clothing. Â NO cotton. Â Please wear layers of synthetics if possible; fleece is great if it’s cold, headband if windy, otherwise a polyester top and shorts/pants are fine. Â Dress for the water, not the air! Â You will warm up while we are paddling, but it can be chilly when we stop, and painfully cold if we end up in the water.
– water bottle
– leave a towel and change of clothes in your car
We’ll post any other relevant info as the novice practices approach!