RMCC Winter Pool Session Information

January Winter Pool Sessions

and

CANOE SMORGASBORD II

A taste of the sport of canoeing! February 25, 2007...click here.

With thanks to Karen Jankowski and Jeff Oxenford, organizers

Pool Sessions:

Keep those paddling muscles in shape all winter and join the club paddling at Meyers pool. Bring a boat, paddle, life jacket, neoprene clothing, water shoes, goggles and bathing suit. Shower and changing room available. Practice rolling, paddling, and gates. Try out your new boat before you put in the river or come and try new skills with the help of fellow club members. Questions? Contact Karen Jankowski, 303-989-4833

George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $8.00 per person

2007 dates:

January 14, 28

February 11, 25

March 11, 25

April 22

CANOE SMORGASBORD II

February 25, 2007, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m (session starts promptly at 10:30) George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Dr., Arvada Cost: $8.00 pool admission fee

What's the difference between a whitewater, freestyle and touring canoe? What should you wear while canoeing? How to best dump out a canoe in deep water and climb back in? What's the secret to paddling in a straight line, going really fast, or rolling a canoe? How best to outfit a canoe? Rocky Mountain Canoe Club instructors will host a smorgasbord of canoeing designed to stimulate thinking for all levels of canoers.

Come see, hear about and try different designs of canoes.
See examples of all types of canoeing equipment and clothing.
Learn the keys to safe and enjoyable paddling.
Get tips or share your own.
Find opportunities for learning or refining skills, to see different outfitting, and try new equipment.

Club instructors will be on hand to answer questions and help you refine your techniques. Representatives from the local canoe shops will also be on hand to answer questions.

What to Bring/ Wear

PDF (lifejackets) is required in the pool. Please bring your own if you have one. A few loaners will be available.
Bathing suit/ towel (locker rooms are available at the pool). Neoprene clothing/shoes optional.
A warm shirt There will be times standing around out of the water and you may be wet.

Registration and Questions: Please send an e-mail to lgboatin@netzero.net or call Jeff Oxenford (303) 568-0681. Registration is not required; however, it helps us in our planning.

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