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3 Week Kids Kayak Clinic (age 14 - 17)

Location:
Los Altos Pool
10100 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87112
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Directions:
Southwest corner of Lomas and Eubank behind the Skate Park, Garden Center, and Softball fields. Look for the large frosted-glass garage doors which enclose the pool.
Start Time: 
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm

New Mexico Kayak Instruction is pleased to offer the first official, 3-week open-to-the-public kids kayak class in Albuquerque for kids 14 - 17 years old. This 3-week series will include 12 hours of pool instruction covering basic strokes and concepts to effortless paddling, fun skills-building games including Ultimate Kayak Frisbee, Indoor Slalom and Kayak Polo. The last week will wrap up with an introduction to the kayak roll1.

Upon completion of this course, most kids should be competent kayaking on flat water, such as Cochiti Lake or easy rivers such as the Rio Grande Bosque.

The 3-week series will take place on the following dates2:

  1. March 25th, 4 - 8pm, at Los Altos Pool
  2. April 1st, 4 - 8pm, at Los Altos Pool
  3. April 7th, 8 - 12pm, Rio Grande Indoor Pool

An optional trip on the Rio Grande Bosque may be offered at the end of this course.

The video below is from a recent 'Family Day', and included kids of all ages.  Our 3-week clinic will be much more structured, but will still include a lot of fun and games!

1 The kayak roll will be taught at the instructor's discretion based on each individual child's comfort and proficiency in a skirted kayak, as well as their ability to follow directions and overall comfort level being upside down in the water.

2 One free make-up session will be offered in conjunction with our regular 2nd or 4th Wednesday 'Kayak Pool Party' at Los Altos Pool, on Wednesday nights from 8 - 10pm

Price: 
$160.50
Payment: 
Full payment is due at the time of registration, and is non-refundable. Full payment is required to reserve your spot in this event. No spot is reserved untill full payment is received.  New Mexico Kayak Instruction accepts cash, check or credit cards over the phone.

Kelly has a way of transferring his passion for kayaking to everyone who attends a talk, lesson or paddles with him.  A very patient and conscientious instructor, I always feel safe during lessons on and off the river.  Not only does Kelly teach the sport, he finds ways to help you find your niche and meet others who share the same interest.  In addition, the other instructors he brings along are equally as knowledgeable and helpful.  If you haven't tried kayaking or want to hone your skills, this is a great place to start.

Susan Brockway  -  Los Alamos National Laboratory
I learned everything that i was hoping to learn, as a result my feeling confident and safe on the water has increased tremendously!
Heidrun Craig
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