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8/3/2013
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When:
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8/3/2013
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Where:
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Lake Atwood Cary, Illinois United States
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Contact:
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Tracy Hunt
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FreeStyle Canoeing is
the "art and science" of quietwater paddling. It emphasizes smooth,
efficient flatwater paddling and precision boat control. FreeStyle techniques
can be applied to all canoeing situations, from goofing off on a local pond to
whitewater. FreeStyle canoeing requires no special equipment: just a canoe, a
straight-shaft paddle, a life jacket (PFD), and for most folks, a kneeling pad.
Prerequisite to this class is the ability to make your solo canoe travel in a
straight line. This class will focus on Introductory FreeStyle technique for
the solo canoeist. Bring your own solo canoe, PFD, paddle, and kneeling pad if
you have one. Also bring lunch, plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to drink, and
dress for the weather – we paddle unless there’s lightning. Bring a couple of
complete changes of clothing – we all may get wet. FreeStyle technique is also
used in conjunction with music, creating an expressive, interpretive art form.
You can search YouTube for "Freestyle Canoe” for sample videos of this. While
Interpretive Freestyle is beyond the scope of this class, we may include short
demos as time permits. This class will be led by Certified Instructors from the
American Canoe Association. To learn more about Freestyle Canoeing, visit http://freestylecanoeing.com/ Cost of
the class is $50 for ACA members; $55 for non ACA members; bring your
membership card. Class size is limited to 10 participants.
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