Fundraiser - Intro to Kayaking - Just The Paddle Strokes Short Course

Fundraiser - Intro to Kayaking - Just The Paddle Strokes Short Course

  • Ages 18+

The Paddle Strokes Short Course is an abbreviated version of the full Intro class but condensed to just learning the paddling basics.

By PDL4HUNGER.INC - EIN# 93-4929309

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Thursday, July 3 · 5:30 - 9:30pm EDT

Location

801 7th Ave

801 7th Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 2 days before event

Agenda

6:00 PM

Arrival

6:30 PM

Depart for the session

6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

Two-Hour Skills Class

9:15 PM

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About this event

  • Free venue parking

Come join PFH for the Intro To Kayaking Short Paddle Course on Deal Lake, Asbury Park NJ. This is an abbreviated version of the full Intro class, focusing on just the paddle strokes –

You will learn from an American Canoe Association (ACA) Level 2 instructor in a 14-foot Wilderness Systems touring kayak; which is both stable, nimble, and fun to paddle.

Maneuvers: to be performed with appropriate and efficient strokes, while maintaining the trim and balance of the craft:


  • Enter and launch kayak from shore in a controlled manner, checking for clear departure:
  • Propel the kayak forward in a straight line 15-20 boat lengths
  • Stop the kayak within two boat lengths
  • Move the kayak backwards 3-4 boat lengths
  • Turn the kayak from a stationary position 180° to the right and left
  • Move the kayak sideways 10 feet (3 meters) to each side Level
  • Propel the kayak in a figure of 8 course around markers 3-4 boat lengths apart
  • Turn the kayak while maintaining forward motion 90° to the right and left
  • Arrive at destination point, checking for clear approach, and exit the kayak in a controlled and safe manner

There are no guarantees, but this class may extend an extra 30-minutes to an hour to watch the sunset.

This class is for paddlers 18 years or older with some previous paddling skills and associated abilities.

Trip Includes:

  • Kayaks, PFD, Paddle - Free
  • ACA Insurance - $10
  • Donation - $40
  • Trip Total = $50

There is a three person minimum to run this event.

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Organized by

PDL4HUNGER.INC - EIN# 93-4929309

501(c)3 – Charity - A Paddle; For Hunger offers ALL INCLUSIVE trips throughout southern coastal Monmouth and northern Ocean Counties, N.J.

Our fleet of Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140s and Old Town Loons are perfect for learning to kayak, for a quick paddle, or for a four- or eight-hour instruction.

Each trip has a:

  • Food component
  • Complimentary snack
  • Activity
  • Instructional paddle.

Instructor /Guides are:

  • American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructors
  • CPR, AED, and First-Aid trained.
  • Trained for Wilderness Survival (Necessary for our larger multi-day trips.)

Our philosophy is simple. We want you to kayak so we can help the food insecure in the Asbury Park, N.J. community. Event requirements along with a transparent breakdown are listed on each page, making it easy to see which experience is best for you.