TBSK TRAINING DAY: LIVIN' ON THE EDGE

TBSK TRAINING DAY: LIVIN' ON THE EDGE

EVENT DETAILS:

Instructors: Jill Lingard (352-665-1776) and Scott Jantz (386-853-5159).  

Description:  Work off that extra helping of pumpkin pie by tuning up your turning strokes!  One thing they all have in common is an EDGE. We'll first practice some braces so that folks can keep themselves upright if they creep a bit over their edge.  Then we'll see how edging helps to make sweeps, pivots, low brace turns, and rudder strokes more efficient and effective.  As time and group interest allows, we can explore a bit of the bay and mangroves around EG Simmons Park, employing edges on the move.

Location: EG Simmons Park, located at 2401 19th Avenue NW in Ruskin. There is a $2 entrance fee per vehicle.  Park near the kayak launch.  

Schedule: Sunday, November 29. Meet at 9:00 AM, unload boats and gear, and be ready to start class by 9:30.  We should finish up around 11:30-12:00. 

Additional information:

• This practice session is open to all kayaks.
• If your kayak lacks fore or aft bulkheads, be sure to add flotation.
• As usual, participants must wear PFDs. 
• Pack plenty to drink and snacks if you need them. 

If you have any medical issues that might impact your paddling, please notify leaders before the trip so that they can be best equipped to assist you as needed. 

If your plans to participate change, please cancel on the website or app so that people on the waitlist can join us.