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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

- Our 2010 Season Schedule Is Online Now! We Are Currently Taking Reservations!

- Kayak Lessons

-SUP Lessons

- Canoe Lessons

- Kids Programs

- Guided Trips

- Women On Water

- Paddling Parties

- Programs at Riverfront Recapture

- Corporate Kayak Outings

- Custom Group Outings

 

 

 

RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE PROGRAM

KAYAK LESSONS & GUIDED TRIPS

Intro to Kayak

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Intro to Touring

Extended Intro to Touring

Other Opportunities

In partnership with Riverfront Recapture we are pleased to be offering a series of introductory lessons as well as guided evening paddles on the Connecticut River. Based out of Riverside Park, home to the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse, just north of downtown Hartford, Riverfront Recapture is leading the effort to reconnect metropolitan Hartford with the Connecticut River and provide community access to the waterfront.

The Particulars:
Reservations are required! Contact Collinsville Canoe & Kayak at 860-693-6977 to make reservations. Payment is due in full at time of reservation.
Cancellations:
Please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
When & Where to Meet:
Please be considerate to other students and arrive at least 15 minutes before lesson or evening paddle is scheduled to start. Students arriving less than 15 minutes before class or evening paddle may be denied entrance. Classes and evening paddles meet at the Boat Launch at Riverside Park. For directions click here.
What to Wear: Please wear quick drying clothes whenever possible, (we prefer students not to be wearing cotton), foot protection, preferably neoprene booties or beach shoes. Remember to bring a change of clothing and a towel. If you wear eyeglasses, retainers will prevent their loss.

We strive to provide quality gear and safety conscious instructors. Water sports, however, as well as many other sports have inherent risks. Due to these risks we ask that you read, accept and sign a waiver, which we will provide prior to the lesson, (view and print waiver).
**Lessons are subject to change without prior notice.

We hold our lessons “Rain or Shine”, except in the event of extreme weather or river conditions.

Intro to Kayak
$49 (+ tax) per student

This is the best place to start kayaking. At the end of this course you should be able to paddle safely in protected waters. Easiest to paddle recreational kayaks are used.
Learn:
Boat design and materials
Paddles
Clothing & Equipment
Adjusting the boat for a comfortable fit
Paddling forward and backward, turning and sideways maneuvers
Braces as a method to prevent capsize
What to do in the event of capsize


June
Tuesday, June 1, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, June 15, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, June 22, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, June 29, 6pm - 8pm
July
Tuesday, July 6, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, July 20, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, July 27, 6pm - 8pm
August
Tuesday, August 3, 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday, August 17, 6pm - 8pm
September
Thursday, September 2, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Intro to Touring
$49 (+ tax) per student

Learn how to utilize the full range of kayak strokes in a touring kayak including adaptations for various wind conditions. Learn to use the characteristics of the boat itself to aid in both tracking and turning. Be able to control and maneuver the touring kayak in currents caused by tides.


June
Wednesday, June 2, 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday, June 16, 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday, June 30, 6pm - 8pm.
July
Wednesday, July 7, 6pm - 8pm
August
Wednesday, August 4, 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday, August 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Extended Intro to Touring
$65 (+ tax) per student

Details to come!


July
Saturday, July 17, 10am - 1pm
August
Saturday, August 7, 10am - 1pm
September
Saturday, September 4, 10am - 1pm

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Other Opportunities
We are happy to customize any of our offerings for any of the following:
Adult & Youth Groups
Corporations & Non-Profit Groups
Schools, Civic & Church Groups
Government Agencies
Fire and Police
You can also combine kayaking along with the Riverfront Adventure Program for an opportunity to apply teamwork, trust and cooperation.

To discuss a specialized group outing please contact:
William "Sully" Sullivan
sully@riverfront.org
860-713-3131
ext 312

We accept:

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