Kayaking & Canoeing (School Year)

Kayak & Canoe Pool Program Summary

Whitewater Kayakers choose one or more six week Whitewater Kayak or Whitewater Canoe Pass Training Sessions to develop your skills on flatwater and whitewater using our flow pump system. Pass Holders have exclusive access to a St. Louis River trip in early October and late April that is included with your pass purchase.
Sea Kayakers try a free pool session on Wednesday, January 18 from 9:30am - 10:45am! After that, treat yourself to a fun Friday night at a "Single Session Sea Kayak Skills Primer", or build friendships, agility and rescue ability in a "3-Week Skill Builder Series". When the ice is out, join us sea kayaking outside in the Harbor or the Lake.

WHITEWATER KAYAK POOL PASS

Learn to control your kayak with your legs, torso, arms and head. Develop strokes to maneuver in all directions. Explore bracing, rolling and rescue skills. Practice river maneuvers like ferrying, eddy turns and peel outs in whitewater with our flow pump system. Slalom gates will be used to develop a blend of precision and power. These sessions prepare you for beginner and intermediate level trips on local whitewater rivers in early October and late April. You will receive a lot of instruction and individual feedback to help you prepare for river running! Each session is limited to a total of eight paddlers.

ALL SESSIONS MEET ON THURSDAYS, 7:00-9:00 PM
SESSION 1:
SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 5 (REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1st AT 9:00AM)
SESSION 2:
JANUARY 18 - FEBRUARY 22 (REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 12th AT 9:00AM)
SESSION 3:
MARCH 14 – APRIL 18 (REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 23rd AT 9:00AM)

We Provide: kayaks, spray skirts, paddles and life jacket as needed
You Provide: swimsuit, towel and rash guard top if you get cold quickly
Meet: UMD Pool Sports and Health Center Lower Level
Cost per session: $55 UMD Student Members/$115 Others

LEARN TO SEA KAYAK IN THE POOL (3 WEEKS)

Come splash around! Have fun in (and out of) your kayak, learning strokes, draws, braces, rescues, and playing skill development games in the warmth of UMD’s Pool. You will feel more nimble in a kayak, and you’ll learn what to do if you flip (without freezing in the Lake!) Come try it out at our free sampler, and stay for the three week session if you like it!

FREE Trial Night:
Thursday, October 19, 7-9pm
(Registration Required, UMD Student Members Only)

3 - week session:
Thursdays, November 2, 9, & 16 from 7- 9pm
(Open to everyone)

Register By: Noon, first day of your program
We Provide: All sea kayaking and safety equipment
You Provide: Swim suit, towel
Meet: UMD Pool, SpHC 20
Cost: $20 UMD Student Members/Others $50

WHITEWATER SLALOM PADDLING POOL PASS

Join us for a unique flow pump driven strong water skill development and conditioning series. It’s all about paddling hard through slalom gates to get ready for river running. This pass is limited to a total of ten paddlers.

MARCH 15 - APRIL 12 (REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 23rd AT 9:00AM)
SESSIONS MEET ON FRIDAYS, 2:00-3:45PM

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Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:00

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Upcoming Paddling Activities

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