Pool Session

Registration not yet opened, but this will be 2 two-hour pool sessions to try everything from basic handling to advanced play-boating to working on that all-important roll at the same spacious Garfield Pool we’ve had for years.
Pool sessions continue every Sunday for 2 hours from 2-4 until the end of March except possibly “Toh” weekend, the 3rd weekend of March.

Online booking only as the online systems aids tracking and makes life easier for our volunteer administrators.

Everything -especially boats – must be clean of all dirt and debris. We reserve the right to refuse entry. If you’d be willing to help check boats please contact the coordinator. See kccny.org/events/categories/pool-session/ for all rules and procedures.

Free or discount session available.

INSTRUCTION:

Chris Dubetsky and Andy Lioasa (ACA certified instructor) will be attending and providing instruction to beginners in handling and rolling.

We have plenty of skilled instructors at all sessions who can help with getting you started and basic rolling. Just ask (or flounder and someone will probably offer to help).

EQUIPMENT:

Equipment is available to borrow including boats, paddles, skirts helmets and life jackets but takes time to arrange so reach out well beforehand. You can’t just show up and expect equipment.
Details on borrowing equipment.

If you’re bringing a boat other than a whitewater kayak note that when you sign up. Don’t expect to paddle a larger boat around much but you should be able to practice rolls and re-entries. Getting a long or big boat in the pool is challenging. The largest boat we’ve gotten in is a low volume 17 foot sea kayak.

Fragile boats are not recommended. Neither KCCNY nor the participants will be responsible for equipment damage.