Kayak Pool Sessions 2016-2017 Announced

Our 2016 – 2017 Calendar is beginning to take shape. Our second announcement is the 2016 – 2017 Pool Sessions. We are at Gabel Natatorium again this year.

Where:  Gabel Natatorium Pool, Under Lawson Ice Arena, WMU Campus. Gabel Natatorium Directions Map

When:  Sundays 7-9 PM (dates as follows)

Dec 11, 2016

Dec 18 2016

Jan 22, 2017

Feb 5, 2017

Feb 19, 2017

Feb 26, 2017

Mar 5, 2017

Mar 19, 2017

Cost: $60.00 for a Lesson

Sign Up For Lessons on our Course Registration Page

What:

I worded these below in the phrase of “I must”, because there always seems to be a great deal of confusion about the pool session costs and boat rental.

  • I just want to use the pool: $20.00 (you can bring cash, or credit card, or check made out to Keith Wikle).
  • I want to use the pool and get a lesson: $60.00
  • I want to rent a kayak from Lee’s (which I must pick up, pay for, and transport prior to the session) and use the pool: $20.00
  • I want to rent a kayak from Lee’s (which I must pick up, pay for, and transport prior to the session) and get a lesson: $80.00

Lee’s information is here if you need to contact them, or find them.

What do I need to bring?

  • A spotlessly clean kayak. The lifeguards have expressed contempt and disdain for us in the past based on dead leaves, nuts and berries, and dead squirrels into the pool. So spray down your kayak inside and out BEFORE bringing it to the pool.
  • If you are doing a lesson you NEED a sea kayak or a white water kayak, NO rec boats.
  • Lifejacket. I know it seems silly while in the pool, with a lifeguard, BUT if I have to perform a hand of god on you, do you want me grabbing your face to get you upright in an emergency. Didn’t think so…
  • Swimsuit (required), towel and goggles (not required but recommended)
  • Sprayskirt I know it seems silly to have to mention it, but yes you do need a spray skirt to do rolling.