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Whitewater Kayak Clinic- Pool Session #1 - Wed, Mar 24 2010
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the AOC.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
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| Event Type: |  | Water | |
| Event Location: | | Athletic Club Northeast (Briarcliff & N. Druid Hills) | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Wed, Mar 24 2010
7:30 pm
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Sat, Mar 20 2010 9:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 2-3 hours | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | |
| Trip Leader(s): | |
Nick Gwinn
Cam Meriwether
Ben Shienvold
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | $15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members Only, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 6 | | Maximum No. Guests: | | 0 | | Minimum Group Size: | | 4 | | Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 0 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
6 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Even though it is still a tad chilly to paddle down a river at the moment, this is the time to nail down the basics of whitewater kayaking. The plan is to spend a session in a heated indoor pool in order to learn introductory instruction from experienced instructors from GOKAYAK.com that will include (but is not limited to) wet exits, roll intro, different types of strokes, and basic maneuvering.
This event is the first in a number of pool sessions for people to become familiar with a kayak and gain a certain comfort level before venturing onto one of the local rivers later in the spring/summer. Once the weather gets a little warmer we'll have a beginner river trip to test out what you've learned. A prereq for that river trip will be attending one of these pool sessions so sign up while you can!
We'll start by getting you outfitted with a boat and gear and then we'll hit the pool for some basic instruction. The pool is indoors and heated, but we recommend you wear a top layer as you'll be in the water for a couple of hours. We'll need your aprox height and weight to fit you in the right boat so please email the trip leaders with that info when you sign up.
Craig Heflin is the head instructor of GOKAYAK.com and has been conducting kayak lessons since 1994 ranging from the Crabeginner to the advanced paddler. A native of Georgia, Craig has paddled many of the major rivers in the continental US and possesses a vast knowledge of the local rivers in the southeast.
"I have observed Craig Heflin and GOKAYAK.com over the years as both a world class competitor and as one of the nation's premier kayak instructors and can say with honest conviction that he is in the top echelon in both areas when it comes to professionalism, safety, and passion for the sport of kayaking. Being both an instructor and businessman, he carries with him a healthy balance that assures his clientele will be treated to the best experience that kayaking has to offer, both on and off the river."
David G. Schubert, owner Go With The Flow Sports, Inc.
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Required Items to Bring:
-Bathing suit
-Top layer
-$15 Cash or Check payable to Craig Heflin | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
-Water/Sports Drink
-Goggles
-Noseplug
-Towels and shower available at pool | |
| | How to Get There: | | Event Directions: | | From I-85 South, take exit 89 (North Druid Hills).
At end of exit, turn right onto North Druid Hills and cross over expressway
Drive 0.3 miles to Briarcliff Rd and turn right
Drive 0.3 miles to Sheridan Rd and turn right
Athletic Club Northeast is 0.2 miles on left
From I-85 North, take exit 89 (North Druid Hills)
At end of exit, turn left onto North Druid Hills
Drive 0.4 miles to Briarcliff Rd and turn right
Drive 0.3 miles to Sheridan Rd and turn right
Athletic Club Northeast is 0.2 miles on left
Athletic Club Northeast - 404-325-2700
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=Atlanta,+GA&daddr=1515+Sheridan+Rd.+N.E.,+Atlanta,+GA,+30324&sll=33.831665,-84.372295&sspn=0.309716,0.708618&ie=UTF8&z=12
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| Notes: |
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
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| Member Cost: | | $15.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | | Cost will cover instruction by experienced kayak instructors from GOKAYAK.com. Cost also includes the use of whitewater kayak and necessary gear. Showers and towels are also available at the Athletic Club Northeast.
Please make checks payable to Craig Heflin. |
| Make a Payment: | | Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |
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