Here are updates to the draft Assembly Program.
Note; If you are interested in the all day (Thursday) workshop to make your own Adirondack pack basket, please let Annie
anniegburke@gmail.com know so we get an idea of possible numbers.
Weave an Adirondack Packbasket Sandy Muller of Clear Creek Weavers leads an
all day workshop Thursday 9AM-4:30PM; $80 large, $70 small, harness $20 (red or green) [Construction Tent 1]
Also, the concurrent Adirondack Canoe Symposium is offering two freestyle classes to WCHA members;
INTRODUCTION TO FREESTYLE TECHNIQUES FOR SOLO CANOE
ACS Freestyle Instructor TBA
Learn some strokes and maneuvers to make your canoe more obedient on lakes and rivers. This overview class will be geared to the paddler who has never tried freestyle but is comfortable with going straight on paddling tours. We will be kneeling. Bring your own boat, paddle, PFD and kneeling pad. Solo boats, kneeling pads and paddles will be available to borrow, if needed. Limited to 5 participants. (Fri. 9:30-10:45) [Church Pond] – across the road from PSC.
TANDEM TEAM PADDLING ACS Freestyle Instructors TBA
Good teamwork is the key to successful and enjoyable tandem paddling. This class will focus on developing the "teamwork" approach, and might include paddling in sync, developing a good feel for what is happening at the other end of the canoe, responsibilities and repertoire of maneuvers for bow and stern paddlers, developing technique and finesse rather than just using strength, and maneuvers and strokes to encourage paddling efficiency. Bring your own boat, paddle and PFD. Limited to 4 canoes. (Fri. 9:30-10:45) [Portage Landing Dock]
These classes are free to WCHA members.