RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE PROGRAM
 In
partnership with Riverfront Recapture we are pleased to be offering
Intro to Kayak, Intro to Touring, Guided Evening Paddles and Kayak
Fitness classes 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.
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Intro to Kayak
$49 (+ tax) per student
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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
2010 Dates To Be Announced! |
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Intro to Touring
$49 (+ tax) per student
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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.
2010 Dates To Be Announced!
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Kayak Fitness
$19 (+ tax) per student
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Skip the gym workouts and come down to the CT
River for a fun fitness class. Tone those abs, strengthen
your back and shoulders and breath in fresh air all while
kayaking on the CT River. See spectacular views of the city
and wildlife. You should be an experienced kayaker, not afraid
of flipping over nor spending time in the water. We will work
on perfecting strokes, balance and adding some speed for a
good aerobic workout too. We will learn to use the kayaks
for a full body workout. We'll supply the kayaks, paddles
and pfds.
2010 Dates To Be Announced! |
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Women On Water
$49 (+ tax) per student
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Put those kids on
the bus, leave the hubby at home or kiss the pets goodbye
and join the women instructors of CCK for a series of women
only courses. Begin each day with WOGA – 30 minutes
of gentle stretching for paddling, then onto the water!
So grab a friend or come alone and enjoy the company of
women on water!
2010 Dates To Be Announced! |
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Sunset SkylinePaddle
$39 (+ tax) per person
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Enjoy the evening skyline of downtown Hartford
from the Connecticut River! Join us for a guided paddle from
Riverside Park, depending on the river's current we'll either
head up or down stream!
2010 Dates To Be Announced! |
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| CT River Tour
$39 (+ tax) per person |
Enjoy the skyline of downtown Hartford from the
Connecticut River! Join us for a guided paddle from Riverside
Park, depending on the river's current we'll either head up
or down stream!
2010 Dates To Be Announced! |
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the Waterfront: Hartford and the River
$49 (+tax) per person
Includes lecture & guided water tour. |
The Connecticut Historical Society and Collinsville
Canoe & Kayak proudly present:
Along the Waterfront: Hartford and the River
Lecture and Paddle
Learn about the CT River and it's history connected to Hartford.
2010 Dates To Be Announced!
5:30pm - 6:30pm - Lecture
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Guided Paddle
Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boat House,
Riverside Park, Hartford
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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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