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 8 - OCTOBER 6 (REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 2, 9:00AM)

SESSION 2: JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 23 (REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 13, 9:00AM)

SESSION 3: MARCH 16 – APRIL 20 (REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 24, 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

WHITEWATER CANOE POOL PASS

Improve your skills in tandem and solo canoes. The skills needed to handle wind, waves and rapids can be learned in the comfort of the UMD Pool before the Spring thaw happens. Develop bow and stern strokes to maneuver in all directions. Explore bracing 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 late April. You will receive a lot of instruction and individual feedback. This session is limited to a total of six paddlers.

MARCH 21 - APRIL 18
ALL SESSIONS MEET ON TUESDAYS, 2-3:45PM

We Provide: canoes, 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: $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)! Choose one three-week session below.

SESSION 1: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, February 8 – 22, 9:30 – 10:45am

SESSION 2: TUESDAY EVENINGS, March 14 - 28, 7 – 9pm

SESSION 3: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS, March 29 – April 12, 9:30 – 10:45am

Register By: 4pm the day before your session’s start date
We Provide: Kayaks, paddling and safety gear, instruction
You Provide: Swimsuit, Towel
Meet: UMD Pool, SpHC 20
Cost (Per Session): $18 UMD Student Members / $50 Others

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 17 - APRIL 14 (REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 24, 9:00AM)
SESSIONS MEET ON FRIDAYS, 2:00-3:45PM

Upcoming Paddling Activities

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