Venture 115 Crew Training

A warm, sunny day on ( and in :0) Lake Sammamish spent with a group of 15-18 year olds from the Venture 115 group. Had the opportunity, along with several of my fellow coaches of putting on a one day on-the-water training class for this group. Quite a few of the kids built their own wood kayaks ( and they did a great job ). Today we practiced paddle strokes, rescues and goofing off in the water, great fun was had by all.....

WKC Advanced Class 2009

Great fun was had by all who took part in the Washington Kayak Clubs 'Advanced Sea Class" over the past week and a half. This year five students gained a lot of experience paddling in varied conditions. Four pool sessions focused on rolling, one lake session focused on rescue/recoveries in cold water, then up to the frigid Snolqualmie River for some 'currents' work. Saturday a long ( 10 mile ) paddle from Washington Park in Anacortes, WA to Strawberry Island state park which was lead by the students and finally a Sunday paddle in Deception Pass. I look forward to next years class.