CHILLY Weather? Then IT MUST BE Pool Session Time!

Monday, February 10, 7:00-8:45 p.m. 

We have reserved the Long Center in Clearwater for a pool training session.   The date and time might be a little out of the ordinary for our regular meetups, but that is what is available at local pools in winter time. If you can't make a weekday session, don't worry. We will either schedule one more session later, or do more rescues and rolling when coastal waters warm again soon.

Primary focus of this session is self-rescue. For some that will mean gaining comfort being capsized. Members can get checked off for a wet-exit, which is required for wearing a skirt on club events. Others will want to develop or refine their roll.  Working on scrambling and other self-rescues are options too. You can enter your training interest or goals in the reservation.

Here’s a little reading from paddling.com to help you make the most of your pool time.

Participant Expectations:

• Sign a waiver for Clearwater Long Center before entering the pool.
• Participants in kayaks will wear PFD.  PFD is optional for in water assistants (standing/swimming helpers). 
• Helmets are optional but encouraged for assisted rescues like T-rescue (email Ant if you need to borrow one).
• All kayaks must be clean, no dirt or leaves.  We recommend bringing a sponge or towel to clean and dry your kayak before entering.   
• Enter and exit with kayak through the west side pool doors near the blue canopy.
• Bring mask or nose plugs if needed or to help with training.
• Paddle float recommended for skills and drills.
• Bathrooms and showers available.

Ticket Price: Cost is $15 per person. Please pay online when making your reservation on Wild Apricot (TBSK website). If you are unable to pay online, contact Anthony for alternatives. He will assist you and get you registered manually.

Cancellations: Please make sure you are able to attend before paying. We understand that things in life can happen, but no cancellations will help us avoid the refund process. If you must cancel, please do so at least three days prior.

Training host: Anthony Sousa (727) 455-2615, or email anthonygsousa@gmail.com.

Long Center Release of Liability.pdf