Paddling Events
2012 Safety and Rescue Clinics
Wartburg College - The W 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
January 11, 25 February 8, 22 March 14
Come learn the basics of paddle strokes, safety, wet exits, boat control, and how to re-enter your boat.
$30 per class/per person $20 for W members or purchased a kayak from us in 2011
You must pre-register
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2012 Kayak Roll Clinic
Wartburg College - The W 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
March 28
Come learn the basics of rolling your kayak. Must attend safety and rescue clinic first.
$30 per class/per person $20 for W members or purchased a kayak from us in 2011
You must pre-register
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2012 Marsh Migrations Floats
Join us for the popular spring time floats to view migrating ducks, geese, swans, cranes, and other great birds at Sweet Marsh near Tripoli.
Tuesdays 6-8 pm: April 10,17, 24 May 1, 8
Sundays 4-6 pm: April 29 May 13
$5/person (bring your own boat) $10/person (rent a kayak)
You must pre-register
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2012
River
Floats
A great way to spend your Saturday!!
Come by yourself or bring a friend. We’ll
do the shuttling and guide you down the river.
June 5 Volga River
July 10 Yellow River
August 4 Mississippi River
August 14 Winnebago River
October 9 Maquoketa River
$20/person (bring your own boat) $30/person (rent a kayak) $10/person (ride to and from Waverly)
You must pre-register
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American Canoe Association (ACA)
certified instructor
Darrin Siefken will teach you all the basics of kayaking.
The Level 1 class covers everything: kayak design, safety equipment, how
to load your boat, paddle strokes and techniques and rescues.
Come prepared to get wet. This
class is great for beginners or those interested in learning more about
kayaking. Proper paddling techniques
can make your experience on the water even more enjoyable!
Level 2 class provides practice time on
the river and more advanced techniques.
Quick
Start Level 1 - $30 per person
(Pick one of these dates and times)
June 26 6pm - 9pm Avenue of the Saints Lake - Waverly
July 24 6pm - 9pm Avenue of the Saints Lake - Waverly
Aug 21 6pm - 9pm Avenue of the Saints Lake - Waverly
Sept 18 6pm - 9pm Avenue of the Saints Lake - Waverly
Intro to
Kayaking Level 2 - $50 per person
(must take Quick Start Level 1 first)
(Pick one of these dates and times)
You
must pre-register