May 6, 2006

Appomattox Weekend with Nigel Foster

From Tracy Sorensen:

May 20 & 21, 2006

Join us for a half day, full day, or weekend!

Saturday - 20 May

Morning – 9:00am -- ready to get in the water @ Smith Landing

Nigel's "Fun with Foster" (taught in flat water area). The main theme will be fun on the water, skills we'll learn will be useful for paddlers at all skill levels from beginner through advanced. Topics will concentrate on ideas that will facilitate a deeper understanding of boat and paddle control.
After noon – 12:00pm -- ready to get in the water @ Smith Landing

Intermediate "Fun with Foster" (taught in flat water area) Nigel builds on the skills and understanding in his basic course to focus on balance, confidence and greater levels of body, boat and paddle control.

Sunday - 21 May – 9:00 am -- ready to get in the water @ Back Creek A Day trip with Nigel. This course will organize around a trip of ~8miles in varying environments in open and protected water. This will be an all day event with frequent stops to take advantage of "teachable moments." Focus will be on having fun, safety, boat control, navigation and rules of the nautical road. This class will require a Sea kayak (see requirement on equipment list) and basic experience with wind and open water.

Costs

Saturday -- $65.00 per course or $125.00 for both courses. Sunday -- $125

Note:

1. $200 for both course Saturday and the day trip on Sunday

2. Non-ACA members will be required to pay $10.00 for liability insurance

Registration and additional information

For more information or to sign up contact Vic at the Yorktown (Kiln Creek) Appomattox River Company store (757) 890-0500, additional information about cost, cancellation policy, equipment list, Nigel Foster, and the courses are available for handout at the store.