Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Fall 2008 Activities

Water is everywhere and we aim to explore it in kayaks and canoes! Outings provide you an opportunity to learn and discover the rivers and lakes in our region or practice new found skills with experienced leaders. The pool provides you the opportunity to learn in a warm and safe environment. Fun is the key word!

Kayaking in the Pool & Club Membership
Superior Bay Harbor Tour
Island Lake Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding Introduction
Paddling the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
River Wave Riding in Canada
Halloween Paddle

Kayaking in the Pool & Club Membership
Here’s your chance to try kayaking for the first time or get into
the pool and refine your skills with knowledgeable instructors
from the UMD Kayak and Canoe Club in a comfortable
environment. The club offers river instruction, sea kayak
outings and special events throughout the year. All kayak/canoe
events are either free or discounted for club members. Check
us out online at: www.umdrsop.org
September 10 - December 17
Mondays 2:30-4:30pm
Thursdays 9-11pm
We Provide: Kayaks, Gear, Informal Instruction
You Provide: Swimsuit, Towel
Meet: SpHC Pool
Cost: Your first session is FREE! Thereafter Fall Semester Dues
$25 UMD Students, $40 Annual/$35 Others, $55 Annual

Superior Bay Harbor Tour
This tour begins at our Aquatic Center, Minnesota Avenue, and
explores the mouth of the St. Louis River. We’ll paddle along
the world’s longest freshwater sandbar and circumnavigate
Hearding Island, a sanctuary for herring gulls, terns,
cormorants and other water birds. Experience a working
harbor as we paddle alongside visiting ships from around the
world enroute to the William A. Irvin, a docked 700 foot ore
boat. And if the conditions are right, feel Lake Superior swells
slip beneath your boat as we paddle past the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Wednesday, September 16 and 23 6-9pm
Register By: Noon, September 14
We Provide: Paddling Gear, Transportation, Instruction
You Provide: Clothes and Shoes to Get Wet, Water Bottle, Snack
Meet: RSOP Trailhead in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $10 (UMD Students Only)
Info Sheet

Island Lake Stand-Up Paddle (SUP)
Boarding Introduction
This rapidly growing paddling/surfing hybrid adventure sport
is a thrilling full body workout and a great way to explore our
lakes and deep water rivers. Spend a day on flatwater and on
a ski boat wake to develop your stance options, balance, stroke
techniques, board trim and wave surfing skills.
Thursday, September 17 Noon-6pm
Saturday, September 19 10am-4pm
Register By: Noon, 3 Days Prior to Outing
We Provide: Transportation, Boards, Paddles, Wetsuits
You Provide: Swimwear, Towel, Lunch, Water Bottle
Meet: RSOP Trailhead in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $30 UMD Students/$85 Others
Additional instruction is offered along the Lake Superior Shoreline
and on Park Point when the surf is up. If you want to take
surfing and stand-up paddle boarding to the next level, consider
joining the UMD RSOP Surf/Paddle Board Membership (p. 24).
Info Sheet

Paddling the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
We’ll load up our Duluth packs and paddle through the majestic
lakes of the BWCA. Explore the beauty and wonder of this
pristine wilderness with experienced and enthusiastic leaders.
Stargazing, stories, and listening for hooting owls and howling
wolves are included on this trip’s itinerary. Beautiful fall colors,
few people, and no bugs will make this a special trip. No experience
required.
Depart: Friday, September 18 2pm
Return: Sunday, September 20 6pm
Register By: Noon, September 15
We Provide: Group Gear, Food, Transportation, Instruction
You Provide: Personal Camping Gear
Meet: RSOP Trailhead in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $70 UMD Students Only/$35 2008-09 Kayak and Canoe
Club Members
Info Sheet

River Wave Riding in Canada: Stand-Up
Paddleboard, Surfboard, Whitewater
Kayak & Canoe
The Winnepeg River at Sturgeon Falls offers large glassy waves
that can be surfed using a variety of equipment. We will base
camp in tents alongside the river and play in the rapids for two
days. Basic surfing or kayaking skills are needed for this trip.
The best way to develop these skills before this trip is to join the
UMD RSOP Surf Membership or UMD Kayak and Canoe Club. A
Passport is required. See Trip Packet for full details.
Depart: Friday, September 25 at 2pm
Return: Sunday, September 27 at Midnight
Register By: 2pm, September 22
We Provide: All Group Camping Gear, Surfboards, Kayaks, Food,
Instruction,Transportation
You Provide: Personal Camping Gear
Meet: RSOP Trailhead in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $70 UMD Students Only, must be UMD RSOP Surf Member
or Kayak and Canoe Club Member
Info Sheet

Halloween Paddle
Come canoe with us to experience fall’s changing colors and
perhaps a ghost or two. Eeeks! The deep bays and dark forests
of the lower St. Louis River await. We will learn basic canoe
techniques and water safety and then head out on the river for a
great day of fun and paddling.
Saturday, October 31 9am- 4pm
Register By: Noon, October 30
We Provide: Instruction, Transportation, Equipment, Treats
You Provide: Warm Clothes, Water Bottle, Lunch, Rain Gear,
Costume (optional)
Meet: RSOP Trailhead in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $17 for UMD Students/ $33 Others
Info Sheet