1. www.wilmingtontrailclub.org Welcome to the Kayaking Open House!

2. Why Kayak? Lifetime Sport New Friends Build Confidence Experience New Places Never fight with your spouse in a canoe again

3. Kayaking with the WTC Lots of Trips to choose from Various skill levels Various lengths In 2010: 47 rec/sea trips 50+ Whitewater trips Trips led by experienced paddlers We make it accessible and easy!

4. The places you’ll go… Recreational Brandywine Bohemia Pine Barrens Touring All of the above and.. Delaware and Chesapeake Assateague Whitewater Lehigh Youghiogheny Shenandoah Gauley

5. The people you’ll meet… From 12 - 80+ Students must be at least 12 Over 150 individuals All fitness levels Great people Welcoming Eager to share and help

6. Cant wait to jump in? Sign up for WTC Kayaking Training www.wtckayak.com May-July No prior experience necessary No need to purchase expensive equipment Required safety session

7. Training Classes Rec/Touring Kayak May 14 - Quick Start May 21 - Essentials Whitewater June 4&5 - Essentials June 25&26- River Kayaking July 9&10 - Whitewater *These trainings are one of the most cost effective ways to get into the sport!

8. Required Safety Session Tuesday May 3 - 7 pm Cab Calloway School for the Arts - Wilmington Classroom Session Safety River Features & Signals Self Rescue Packing essentials Pool Session Swim length of pool Exit from capsized boat Bring bathing suit & towel

9. Recreational & Touring Kayaking Sit on Top Recreational Kayaks Wide and stable 10’ - 16’ long Good for flat water; clear weather Entry level Touring Kayaks Longer and less wide 15’ - 18’ long Faster Ability to carry gear

10. You might be a recreational paddler if.. You enjoy nature You prefer a relaxed pace You are just getting into the sport Convenient local paddling spots Ability to do both long (5 hours) and short (2 hours) trips

11. Recreational Trips Lums Pond Susquehanna River Bohemia River Sassafras River Mullica River Brandywine River Delaware Inland Bays

12. You might be a touring/sea kayaker if… You enjoy open water You are adventurous and enjoy a challenge You like the ability to carry gear and camp You have stamina for longer trips, headwinds, currents & tides

13. Touring/Sea Trips Most of the Rec trips, plus! All tidal areas in DE, MD, VA, NJ and NY Barnegat Bay, NJ Assateague Island, MD Janes Island, MD Island Beach State Park and the Sedge Island, NJ

14. Skills learned in Recreational/Touring Training Basics Safety Wet exits Proper fit & trim Boat Control Paddle strokes Lean & Angle Opps to learn to roll River Reading

15. Recreational/Touring Training Details May 14 - Quick Start your Kayak Lums Pond May 21 - Essentials of River Kayaking Brandywine River

16. Whitewater Paddling Whitewater boats Smaller Maneuverable 6’ - 9’ long Lots of different styles depending on what you want to do!

17. You might be a whitewater paddler if… You enjoy day & weekend long adventures You enjoy a fast pace and a challenge You like adrenalin rushes You are comfortable in fast moving water You aren’t afraid of a few bruises & swimming You enjoy beautiful places

18. Whitewater Trips Beginner/Intermediate Brandywine - PA/DE Octoraro - PA Lehigh River - PA Shenandoah - VA Muddy - PA Mongaup - NY More Advanced Youghiogheny - PA Tohickon Creek - PA New - WV Gauley - WV

19. Skills learned in Whitewater Training Basics Safety Wet exits Proper fit Boat Control Paddle strokes Edge & Angle Opps to learn to roll River Reading

20. Whitewater Training Details All trainings on the Lehigh River - lodging & bbq provided You must successfully complete each level to move on to the next training # 1 - Essentials of River Kayaking #2 - River Kayaking #3 - Whitewater Kayaking

21. Gear Kayaks, paddles, PFDs and helmets are available for rental at a very reasonable rate Students are responsible for transporting or coordinating the transportation of their equipment

22. Staying Informed Trail club website www.wilmingtontrailclub.org Kayak Training Coordination www.wtckayak.com

23. Questions? Join us at the pool for more info & demonstrations!