Sebago Canoe Club Sponsores Pool Sessions

Sebago Canoe Club's Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center Pool Sessions 2010

Sebago Canoe Club is proud to announce the start of their winter kayak instruction program at the Aquatic Center in Flushing Meadows Park ( next to Citifield). Easy walk from the #7 train or free parking is available.

It is open to all, club membership is not required.

The sessions will take place almost every Sunday from 9am to 11am starting January 10, 2010 and will run until the middle of April.

NO LONG TERM COMMITMENT, RSVP and PAY WEEKLY AS YOU USE THE PROGRAM.

Sebago offers the ONLY program that allows full sized sea kayaks in the pool. Other kayaks will probably be there as well. Our program usually has at least 2 A.C.A certified coaches each week.

The program is for people who have never been in a kayak or are new to kayaking and those who just want to sharpen their skills or learn to roll. Many sessions will have use of the diving area for those experienced kayakers who just want to practice. This is especially good for practicing rescues.

For the beginner: learn how to do a wet exit, learn a self rescue with a paddle float, learn how to edge your boat.

For the intermediate paddler: sharpen your bracing skills, learn how to scull, learn advanced self rescue techniques and begin to master a roll.

For the more advanced: perfect your roll on both sides, practice your balance braces and finally learn to roll without a paddle.

Have more fun and be safe the first time you get back into the water this spring.

SPACE IS LIMITED and RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN EVERY WEEK. You must RSVP!!!

Boats, paddles, PFD's and all equipment provided if needed ( see cost below)

Swim caps are required for all participants. If you have one, bring it. If not, one will be provided.

SESSION COSTS

Cost:
If you bring and share a boat $20.00

Without a boat $25.00

Non A.C.A. Members will pay a 1 time insurance fee of $10.00 which will cover your insurance for ALL sessions.

We'll be washing the boats out thoroughly before they get in the pool. A
hose will be provided.

For those meeting at the Sebago Canoe Club to load boats and car pool,
we will meet at at 7:30 AM. Others meet at the rear of the pool before 8:30AM to help move/prep boats and get ready for our time slot. PLEASE be early, late arrival takes precious time away from others.

Reservations or questions contact Steve McAllister, preferably via email at brooklynkayak@gmail.com. If email is not an option call 917 496 1523.

Info about the pool:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/capital/parks/flushing_meadows_corona_park_pool_rink.html

Some of Bonnie's pix from last year:
http://sebagocanoeclub.blogspot.com/2008/03/inaugural-rolling-session-in-queens.html

Directions. Be aware that we enter from the rear:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_about/parks_divisions/capital/parks/flushing_meadows_corona_park_pool_directions.html

Thanks to Dorothy Lewandowski for this opportunity.