The Albuquerque Kayak Meetup now uses the Los Altos Pool every 2nd and 4th Wednesday.

Come join us for a variety of fun skills building games, socialization and practice. Each month will feature a different game or theme to keep things fun, fresh and interesting!

BEGINNERS WELCOME!

October is Disability Awareness Month month!

This month, the proceeds from this event - and any donations - will go to the following charities:
2nd Wednesday - Muscular Dystrophy Association "ABQ Fall Lockup"

4th Wednesday - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - New Mexico Chapter

Here's how it works:

1. Come join us on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday.
2. BYOB (Bring your own boat) or rent one from New Mexico Kayak Instruction for $5
3. Make a donation, if so inclined
4. Have fun playing Ultimate Kayak Frisbee (see below)
5. Proceeds after pool rental and any donations will be given to each cause above.

Ultimate Frisbee is played competitively all around. Come join us for a unique twist to this fun game; Ultimate Kayak Frisbee. Not only does one have to accurately throw the Frisbee, one's teammate also has to catch it without flipping over! Participants are divided into two teams, each defending their own goal, and pressing toward the opponent's goal by passing the Frisbee downfield. A goal is scored when the Frisbee is caught behind the opponents goal-line, which is typically between two points.

Not only is this a great way to build your skills, it's also a great way to meet your teammates and other people to paddle with.

What to expect:
7:45 - 8:00pm; Arrive and unload gear
8:00 - 8:10; sign in, pay entry/use fee, change clothes, enter pool
8:10 - 8:50; warm-up & practice
8:50 - 9:50; Pool divided. 1/2 for games, 1/2 for recreational use
9:50 - 10:00; Pull swimming lanes back across pool, exit pool, exit building

Price:

• $8 per person
• + $5 if you need a boat and gear
• + $15 if you request a specific boat
• 48hr advanced registration is REQUIRED if you need a boat and gear; please note in your RSVP if you will need a boat .
• If you requested a boat, you must arrive by 7:45pm to get your gear. After 8pm, all unclaimed gear will be locked down for security for the remainder of the night; no exceptions.
• Private instruction is available upon request. $35/hr, 2hr minimum, pre-paid. May include up to two people.
• If you need to reserve a boat, or are interested in private instruction, let us know in the comments in the registration form below. 

See you there!
Kelly

Before i took Kelly's class, I was convinced that a sit-inside kayak was a FLOATING COFFIN (don't mean to be so morbid).  But now with what I learned in the Intro to Kayak class I feel CONFIDENT in a sit-inside kayak and my opinion has DRAMATICALY CHANGED.  Looking forward to more days on the water. Thanks Kelly.

Michael Fernandez  -  Retired

Kelly is a great instructor. He starts with the basics and keeps building on from there. We started in a pool of calm water on the river, as we became comfortable with that we moved closer to the moving water, then into the main current working on peel outs, ferrying and edging, then down the Rio Grande. The second day starts by talking about the first day then on to paddle placement and timing in different aspects of the river. Back on the river we fine tuned our peel outs, ferrying, edging and worked on paddle placement as we go into and through the rapids. I could not belive my improvement from day one to day two! I highly recommed this class if you want to feel comfortable with negotiating class II and III rapids. You may not end up an expert but will have the tools to become one.

Mark Nissen

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