Beyond BOW - Intermediate Kayaking Workshop

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Join us for a full day of learning on the water! 

This workshop will cover a variety of topics including but not limited to kayak anatomy and equipment, paddling techniques, rescue skills, introduction to whitewater kayaking, river reading/maneuvers and trip planning.  Some of the skills will be taught on land but the majority of time will be on the water.  Plan on being very active in this workshop.  You very well might get wet!

This workshop is designed for someone with previous recreational kayaking experience. Prior to the workshop, please make sure to get out and paddle in a recreational kayak.

Your instructors: 
Jerry Rupert has been teaching recreational and whitewater kayaking for over 25 years.  Institutions where he has taught would include University of Utah, University of Virginia, National Outdoor Leadership School & Iowa State University.  Locations where he has taught are Baja, Mexico, Prince William Sound, Alaska, Utah, Colorado, Virginia, West Virginia & others.  Being on the water is something Jerry truly loves.

Devan Bridson is a member of the Outdoor Recreation Program staff at ISU.  She has been kayaking for four years.  Her personal paddling trips have taken her to places like off the coast of Maine.  Devan has attended a number of paddling training trips through the ISU ORP and those would include a ten day Whitewater Trip on the Green River in Utah and a six day canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.  She has also lead a number of paddling trips across the country.

Kayaks, paddles and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided.

What to Bring? 
Each person will need to bring:
1 Water Bottle
2 Cotton t-shirts
1 Swimsuit
1 pair of river shoes
1 sun hat
1 bottle of sunscreen
1 pair of sunglasses
1 eye glass retainers (Croakie or similar item)
1 bandanna