Tuesday, August 6

Beginner Paddle Class: Learn to Kayak with Confidence

Learn everything you need to know to paddle safety and with confidence. Open to all ages and abilities.

By Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

Date and time

Tuesday, August 6 · 5:30 - 7pm EDT

Location

Grove Street Boat Launch Elmira, NY

36 Grove Street Elmira, NY 14905

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

Come join us for a FREE beginner kayak paddle lessons from 5:30PM - 6:30PM at Grove Street Boat Launch. Jim Pfiffer will be teaching you how easy, safe, and fun it can be to paddle on the river!

A sheet pizza dinner will be provided for participants.

Instructions will be provided within sight of the boat launch and life jackets (provided or you can bring your own) are mandatory. You may bring your own craft or you may borrow one of ours.

Children are welcome and encouraged to participate! You must remain with your child. Children under age 8 must accompany you in a tandem kayak (we have 2 available). Children older than 8 may use a single kayak.

Meet at the concrete boat launch in the parking area at the Grove Street Boat Launch. Pre-registration is required and donations, while very appreciated, are completely optional.

Frequently asked questions

What's the minimum age?

We don't have a minimum age. We have had children as young as two attend our safety paddles and enjoy a first, safe paddle experience.

My child is younger than 8 but is very mature. Do they need to be in a tandem?

We go on a case-by-case basis, but find that children younger than 8 generally require an adult on board to feel safe when out on the water.

I don't like pizza, is there another option?

We're very sorry, but to keep this program free, we only offer sheet pizza as the dinner option. You are welcome to bring a dinner with you, though.

Organized by

Friends of the Chemung River Watershed

Chemung River Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Elmira, NY. Our mission is to protect and promote and preserve the 45-mile-long Chemung River, its tributaries (the Canisteo, Cohocton, Cowanesque, and Tioga Rivers), and watershed through education and providing resources that allow our community to better use, enjoy, and respect our natural resources. We provide guided tours, hikes, and cleanups as we work to make our rivers easier, safer, and more fun to use and enjoy. We build boat launches and add and improve river trails. We also provide riverside education and safe boating programs for all ages.

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