• Public Announcements

    Free Paddling Instruction

    Jul. 25, 2020

    Paddling nationwide has seen an explosion of new boaters this year. Many attribute this to the
    current health crisis and people seeking new, socially distanced outdoor recreation, relatively
    close to home. With this however has come an alarming rise in on-water incidents, some of
    which have resulted in deaths. With our two flagship instruction events canceled this year due
    to COVID-19, ACC leadership has been challenged to creatively find ways to share paddler
    education, one of the three pillars of the ACC. (Recreation, Education, Conservation)
    Today we announce something entirely new. Free Basic Paddling Instruction during August for
    our dues-paying members in very small groups (1 – 4 participants). We intend to get people out
    on the water, expose them to high-quality instruction, and not expose anyone to COVID-19.
    We are asking instructors and participants to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.
    Instruction will be by nationally certified ACA paddlesports instructors and will occur in various
    locations and at various dates and times depending on the instructor. Currently, there are over
    50 potential paddling small class options with even more to be added. Currently, there is the
    potential to teach well over 100 participants!
    Topics and skills sure to be covered: Proper gear, safety, and best practices paddling strokes
    and technique. Below is a link to a registration form.
    https://www.cognitoforms.com/ArkansasCanoeClub1/IntroToPaddlingInstruction
    You must be a dues-paying member of the Arkansas Canoe Club to participate and only one
    free session per ACC member. You can join the ACC at:
    https://arkansascanoeclub.com/ACC_Membership
    If you are certified as an ACA canoe, kayak, or SUP instructor and would like to volunteer to
    teach a few sessions, email Gordon Kumpuris at [email protected] to be added to the
    teaching rotation.