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April 28 & 29, 2012
FREE - TWO DAYS of clinics, boat demos, and paddle sports fun!
Try before you buy! This is the best opportunity in the Pacific Northwest to test paddle new kayaks and canoes. Join our manufacturer’s representatives and coaches for two days of test paddling, skills development and clinics, all for free. ($3 parking fee)
Directions to Vancouver Lake:
Take I-5 to Vancouver, exit on either Mill Plain or 4th Plain and go west. Mill Plain and 4th Plain merge into Lower River Road, Follow signs to Vancouver Lake.
SATURDAY April 28 9 am to 4 pm
-First strokes:1 hour Intro to kayak & canoe.9 am to 3 pm
-Which Boat is Right for Me? : 20 minute clinics offered all day.
10:00am
What Floats Your Boat?
11:00am
Local Paddling Destinations
Fishing By Kayak
Stand Up Paddling
Choosing the Perfect Paddle
11:30am
Paddling with Kids
Inflatable Kayaks: Designs, Benefits & Options
Car Topping your Kayak, Canoe & SUP
12:00pm
Packing a Kayak for Multi-Day Trips
Rescue & Re-entries Demonstrations
1:00pm
Dream Trips of the Northwest
Forward Stroke Clinic
Safety and Rescue for Kayak Fishermen
1:30pm
Car Topping your Kayak, Canoe & SUP
Stand Up Paddling
2:00pm
Dressing for Conditions
Towing Scenarios
2:30pm
Boat Repair in the Field
3:00pm
Choosing the Perfect Paddle
Fishing By Kayak
Kayak, SUP & Canoe Demos—All Day!
100+ boats on the beach ready to try!
SUNDAY April 29 9 am to 4 pm
-First strokes: 1 hour Intro to kayak & canoe. Offered all day.
-Which Boat is Right for Me? : 20 minute clinics offered all day.
9:30am
Edging and bracing
Kayak Fishing
10 Essentials of safety & repair
10:30 am
Basic Canoeing
Assisted and solo rescue and recoveries
Stand Up Paddling
Paddling For Women
Dream Trips of the Pacific Northwest
11:30 pm
Paddling for Women
Towing Scenarios
Trip Leadership Fundamentals (2 hour course)
Local Paddling trips
1:30 pm
Stand Up Paddling
Kayak Fishing
Family Paddling
2:30 pm
Paddling in weather: Skegs, rudders, trim
Packing a kayak for a multiday tour
Paddle tour of Vancouver lake
Kayak, SUP & Canoe Demos
100+ boats on the beach ready to try!
All Events are FREE and open to the public!
If you have any questions about what to bring please contact us. Alder Creek has a full line of paddling equipment and accessories. We would be happy to assist you in getting outfitted for your trip. Please remember to keep your personal gear to a minimum, but keep your comfort in mind. Remember the goal is to travel light and efficiently.
Call for more information.
Reservations: 888.571.4545
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