Mohawk River Training Course: June 2010

Program dates: June 19, 20 and June 26 and 27, 2010

Earlier application deadline: May 22, 2010

Download the training application here.

This is a 4-day sequence of instruction for canoes and kayaks designed to progress students from their current skill level to the next level.

Kayak class size will be limited this year. Participation will be determined, in part, by the majority of boat types submitted and the similarity of skill level. Applicants will be notified of openings by May 29.

The River Training Program is designed for adult learners. The course is appropriate for some children (accompanied by their parents/guardians). Please consult with the Training Chairman regarding the appropriateness of this course for your child.

Participants must be able to swim, provide their own boats, personal gear, lunches, and non-alcoholic beverages. Canoeists will paddle in the kneeling position and therefore require kneeling pads, and helmets in Class II water. Kayakers require spray skirts and helmets. Appropriate boat flotation is required (call Training Chairman for questions).

There is heavy emphasis on self-rescue and the rescue of paddling companions. To this end, participants will spend significant time IN the water.

The program venues are subject to change based on participant progress, river levels, weather, etc. The start time each day is 9:00 AM. We are usually off the water by 4 or 5 PM, but participants should plan additional time to load their boats and gear and run the end of the day shuttle.

The first day please meet at Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey side, at the waterfront parking lot at 9:00 AM.

For questions, please contact Training Chairman Ken Heaphy at 908-526-4626 or email at kheaphy105 aol.com. (Directions: contact Linda Straus at lstraus comcast.net.)

Download the training application here.

The kayak portion of this course has a limited capacity. Applications will be accepted up to May 22. Final course participation will be determined by May 29. Non-participant checks will be returned by June 5. Participanr refunds will not be given after June 5.

We make every attempt to conduct the classes as scheduled. However, unsafe water levels, bad weather, etc. may force us to reschedule certain dates. This course is a progression in skill level over the four days: maximum benefit is gained from attendance on all four days.