Kayak Basics with The River Connection

Get your feet wet and learn the basics of the sport of kayaking with this introductory skill building class where you will learn basic kayak strokes and maneuvers. Learning how to get in your kayak and go places is what this clinic is all about. Following the skill building approach, each participant will learn and practice proper wet exit techniques. Once this skill is accomplished, propulsion and maneuvering strokes will be introduced and practiced including: forward stroke, back (stop); sweep stroke; draw stroke; sculling draw and; low and high braces.