Ray McLain White Water & Competition Skills Camp
Presented by the Wausau Area Canoe and Kayak Organization
Beginners Paddling Clinic
Location / Facilities: YMCA Camp Sturtevent. Paddling instruction on the Eau Claire River.
Target Audience: Beginning paddlers, no experience needed. Age 10+
Cost: $30 per person.
Date: June 22, 23, 24, 2004
Description: Three evenings of beginning paddling instruction. No experience required. Instruction is geared for paddlers ages 10 or above. Parents may join in to make it a family outing. Younger paddlers will be enrolled on a case-by-case basis. All participants must be comfortable in the water.
Curriculum: Introduction to equipment, basic strokes, white water techniques, and safety.
Instructors/Equipment: Instruction will be provided by ACA certified instructors and top USA Canoe Kayak Junior Olympians assisting with the Ray McLain White Water & Competition Skills Camp. The Wausau Area Canoe and Kayak Organization and Ray McLain White Water & Competition Skills Camp participants will supply clinic equipment. Equipment will include boats, paddles, PFD’s and other equipment as necessary.
Meals: Dinner will be provided with participants and coaches of the Ray McLain White Water & Competition Skills Camp on Tuesday after paddling. No lodging or other meals are provided during this instruction.
Schedule:
Tuesday, June 22: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Meet at Y camp waterfront for
introductions; safety orientation; boat selection; wet exits (involving tipping
the boat upside down and getting out safely); sweep & forward strokes. Pizza
with
Ray McLain
Junior Olympians will be provided after paddling. Dinner is currently scheduled
at Pizza Hut in Schofield but may be moved to the Y lodge.
Wednesday, June 23: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Meet at the Y camp
waterfront for wet exits; introduction to hip snaps and bow rescues; Forward
strokes; sweep stroke review; and introduction to draw strokes and maneuvering
through gates.
Thursday, June 24: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Meet at the Y camp
waterfront. Review of safety, warm up and review of all strokes. Flat-water
slalom race.
