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Strokes & Maneuvers Refinement

When:
Sunday, April 13, 2014, 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
288 Lake
http://www.288lake.net
4800 Schurmier Rd
Houston, TX  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Robert E Stark
713-899-2144 (p)
Category:
HASK Training
Registration is required before Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
Notify the Event Contact to cancel your registration.

This course will be taught be Steve Walls from Dallas.  Steve is an American Canoe Association certified Level 4 Coastal Kayak instructor.  He holds a British Canoe Union 4 Star paddler award and has been through the 5 Star training. You can contact Steve at 972-369-9506 or by email at if you have any questions about the class.  His website is Discoverkayak.com


Coastal Kayak Strokes & Maneuvers Refinement


Would you like to have more efficient paddle strokes allowing you to go further and faster?  How about more effective turning and other maneuvering strokes.?  If so this course is for you.  We will spend some time on efficient forward strokes and cover other strokes depending on the needs of the class.  Learn the concepts of Body Boat Blade.  This is a complete system that integrates your strokes with boat edging, maximizing your efficiency in boat handling.   Please bring a lunch, plenty of water and the gear you normally take on a day trip.  We want boats to carry a realistic, normal load.

 
Cost
The cost of the class is $80 and you will need to pay this fee as part of the registration process.  You will be paying HASK and HASK will pay Steve the total amount of the registration fees.   There is a $12 entrance fee at 288 Lake.  

Cancellation Policy
If you cancel 2 weeks or earlier before the class you will be given a full refund.  You will get a 50% refund if canceling between 1 and 2 weeks before the class.  No refund will be give if canceling within 1 week of the class.   However if the class is filled you will get a full refund. 

Minimum Gear to Bring
  • Kayak with floatation

  • Paddle

  • Sprayskirt

  • PFD

  • Paddle float  

  • Bilge pump

 

 

 

The class will be held at 288 Lake

  • Facility: This is a 16-acre, spring fed lake surrounded by trees and nicely kept grounds with picnic tables.  They have well maintained port-a-potties.  It is a training facility for scuba instruction, kayaking and swimming. 
  • Directions
    • From TX-288: Take the Almeda-Genoa Rd exit, head east on Almeda-Genoa Rd; turn right onto Cullen Blvd; turn left onto Schurmier Rd and travel 1 mile to 288 Lake; turn right onto the property at the olive colored building/gate. It's at the intersection of Schurmier Rd and Cottingham St.
    • From the Sam Houston Tollway:  Head north on Cullen Blvd; turn right onto Schurmier Rd and travel 1 mile; turn right onto the property at the olive colored building/gate.  It's at the intersection of Schurmier Rd and Cottingham St.
    • We will be using the beach at the end of the road (see lake diagram below)
  • Paddling Area - The area in front of the beach and the east half the lake should be used for paddling.  You must stay well clear of the area with large floats, as these are underwater platforms.
  • Swimmers - Be on the lookout for swimmers.  We share the same area of the lake.
  • Wavier - You will need to sign a 288 Lake waiver.  It would be helpful if you download and complete the waiver in advance.  288 Waiver
Hazards:
 
  o Stay clear of any hydrilla that is near the surface of the water. 
  o Watch out for rocks at the put-in at the water's edge and submerged. 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an ACA sanctioned event. Every participant must wear a PFD and sign a HASK/ACA Waiver.  Click on link below to print out the waiver.  Please complete prior to the trip so we can all get on the water a little quicker.  HASK members who have provided a waiver to the HASK Membership Director within the last year do not need to complete a waiver.


o  ACA Waiver - Adult

o  ACA Waiver - Minor

 

Non-ACA Participants: You must purchase an ACA membership. Select the "Link to ACA" under the menu to join the ACA in advance or pay $5 for a single event membership at the put-in. Checks made out to the ACA are preferred to cash.


Non-HASK ACA Participants:  You must provide your ACA number.