Kayak Basics

Come join the UMass Lowell Kayak Center Staff for our Kayak Basics class. This two hour program is designed to give new and intermediate kayakers a jump start in kayak skills emphasizing safety, basic skill and stroke development and basic recovery technique. Participants will receive an overview of on-water safety, equipment use, forward, reverse and sweep strokes and recoveries. For those with limited time, or looking to try something new, this is the program for you! Be ready to get wet!

https://www.uml.edu/CampusRecreation/programs/Kayak-Center/Instruction/kayak-basics.aspx