Monday, May 27

Kayak lessons at Overpeck!

Mondays, 10am at Overpeck, free with rental. Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.

By Hackensack Riverkeeper

Select date and time

Monday, May 27 · 10 - 11:30am EDT

Location

Overpeck County Park

40 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

1 hour 30 minutes

Learn to Kayak!

Intro/beginner lesson is free with $30 rental.

½ hour basic instruction and 1 hour on the water.

Basic instruction includes:

The four W’s of safety: water, weather, warnings and wildlife, proper PFD fitting, board handling and gear guidance, how to enter and exit the water safely, basic paddling techniques (start, stop, turn, reverse).

Lessons are weather permitting. If conditions the day of the lesson are unfavorable (ie: too windy, rough water, thunderstorms), students will be notified early in the morning and the lesson will be cancelled with the option to choose another day, refund or credit via Eventbrite.

Limited to 6 students per class.

Organized by

Hackensack Riverkeeper

Founded in 1997 by Captain Bill Sheehan, Hackensack Riverkeeper is the leading environmental organization working on Hackensack River issues. The group engages in a fourfold strategy of environmental action, advocacy, education and enforcement in its work to protect, preserve and restore the Hackensack River Watershed. Our ongoing efforts mean protected wetlands, cleanups of toxic sites, restored habitats, better public access, and a new appreciation for the “River of Many Bends”!