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3 Week Kids Kayak Clinic (age 14 - 17)
New Mexico Kayak Instruction is pleased to offer the first official, 3-week open-to-the-public kids kayak class in Albuquerque for kids 14 - 17 years old. This 3-week series will include 12 hours of pool instruction covering basic strokes and concepts to effortless paddling, fun skills-building games including Ultimate Kayak Frisbee, Indoor Slalom and Kayak Polo. The last week will wrap up with an introduction to the kayak roll1.
Upon completion of this course, most kids should be competent kayaking on flat water, such as Cochiti Lake or easy rivers such as the Rio Grande Bosque.
The 3-week series will take place on the following dates2:
- March 25th, 4 - 8pm, at Los Altos Pool
- April 1st, 4 - 8pm, at Los Altos Pool
- April 7th, 8 - 12pm, Rio Grande Indoor Pool
An optional trip on the Rio Grande Bosque may be offered at the end of this course.
The video below is from a recent 'Family Day', and included kids of all ages. Our 3-week clinic will be much more structured, but will still include a lot of fun and games!
1 The kayak roll will be taught at the instructor's discretion based on each individual child's comfort and proficiency in a skirted kayak, as well as their ability to follow directions and overall comfort level being upside down in the water.
2 One free make-up session will be offered in conjunction with our regular 2nd or 4th Wednesday 'Kayak Pool Party' at Los Altos Pool, on Wednesday nights from 8 - 10pm
Full payment is due at the time of registration, and is non-refundable. Full payment is required to reserve your spot in this event. No spot is reserved untill full payment is received.
New Mexico Kayak Instruction accepts cash, check or credit cards over the phone.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity. Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less a 30% cancellation fee. We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and may not be transferred to another date. You may transfer or resell this ticket to another interested party. They should, however, complete this RSVP form and understand the cancellation policy.
I took a roll class from Kelly. I have had some previous instruction in rolling and in boat handling techniques, but I learned more from Kelly in three hours in the pool than I did in a two day course from another instructor. I am very close to being able to roll after only one class. I'm sure with another class I'll be able to roll quite well. Kelly has a unique capability to explain how to roll, and has the patience to work with people who are having difficulty learning. He is a great teacher!
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