Description
Friday, June 28 | 12 – 4 p.m. (MDT)| Bowness Lagoon | $15/TICKET
THERE ARE 2 SESSIONS FOR KAYAKING. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ONLY REGISTER FOR ONE!
Learn the basics of paddling. No experience necessary! We begin with a quick look at the equipment and how to be safe on the water. After we will learn how to get in and out of a boat as we head out on the water to practice skills and paddling strokes. We will play games and tour around the lagoon.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:
- After purchasing a ticket through our site, you will be sent an email with a link to register and sign the mandatory waiver with the U of C Outdoor Centre.
- Maximum of 1 (one) ticket per participant.
- This event is only open to University of Calgary Graduate Students. Please register with your UCalgary email address.
- Limited spots available.
- All participants must be over 18 years of age.
CHECKLIST:
- Raingear
- Sunscreen/Sunglasses
- a hat
- Warm clothing layers or neoprene wetsuit (optional)
- Wool socks and old runners, or neoprene booties
- water bottle
- Snacks
- Change of dry clothes/Extra clothes to leave in vehicle
ITINERARY:
Meet at the boat compound located past the train loading zone and next to Bowness Lagoon in Bowness park. Make sure to arrive 30 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the event
Click HERE for a map.
COST INCLUDES:
- All paddling gear provided (canoes, kayak, paddles, pfd’s)
- Safety gear
- Instructors
If you or anyone in your household has a fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath, or is a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend the event.
There will not be any refunds issued for this event after June 14. If you have any questions please email: events.gsa@ucalgary.ca
