Jul 2024
Sea Kayak: Basic Strokes and Rescues
This day-long course is a safe introduction to the sport of coastal kayaking designed to prepare paddlers to comfortably and safely paddle on protected flatwater environments with conditions not to exceed two-foot seas, 15-knot winds and no more than 1½ miles distance from shore. Participants will be actively involved and will learn about sea kayak equipment, paddling techniques, navigation, on-water safety and rescues. The course is for ages 12 and older. All sea kayaking and safety equipment, cold-water immersion wear…
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Dwight’s Point Sea Kayak Paddle and Lunch
The St. Louis River Alliance and University of Minnesota Duluth Recreation Sports Outdoor Program present the, Dwight's Point Sea Kayak Paddle and Lunch, an afternoon of exploring the newly designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. Participants will paddle along towering white pines on steep clay embankments, passing lily pads in bloom and birds basking in their summer quarters. The group will meet at the UMD Boat Shed on Park Point, 1421 St. Louis Ave. in Duluth. After packing…
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Join the St. Louis River Alliance and UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP) for an afternoon of exploring the newly designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. Meet at the UMD Boat Shed on Park Point. After packing up gear, participants will caravan to Woodstock Bay Landing and then paddle to Dwight’s Point for lunch. Bring bottled water and bagged lunch. No experience in kayaks is necessary. All sea kayaking and safety equipment, cold water immersion wear and instruction…
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