Paddle Sports

Sat 4/14,  9:30 a.m.

Are you prepared to enjoy the open waters while canoeing or kayaking? Well, prior planning does prevent poor paddling. Visit Great Parks and work with a certified American Canoe Association instructor as you plan your 2018 paddling season. For ages 14 and up. Winton Woods/Winton Centre Auditorium ($8/person, register by 3 days in advance)

Fri 5/4, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fri 6/1, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fri 7/6, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fri 8/3, 6-8:30 p.m.

Great Parks and Rivers Unlimited are co-hosting a series of programs to clean up our paddling environment and to promote the Leave No Trace mission to protect the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their paddle skills (balance, strokes, maneuvers, etc.) and learn how to enjoy their paddling environment safely and responsibly. The program will be accompanied with a lake cleanup.

The programs will take place at Winton Woods. All equipment will be provided. Participants must fit properly in provided life jackets. This program is for adults and children ages 12 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Winton Woods (Free)

Sat 5/26,  1–4 p.m.- Full

Learn to kayak on flat water from an American Canoe Association (ACA) instructor. This class is designed for beginners with a focus on basic safety, gear and paddling techniques. All equipment provided. Participants must fit properly in provided lifejackets and not exceed 275 lb kayak capacity. For ages 12 and up. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost ($37/person, register by 5/23)