Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Spring 2010 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
Carving a Greenland Style Kayak Paddle
Sea Kayaking Rescues
Kayak/Canoe/Stand-Up Paddle Board the St. Louis River

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 so come on down to a pool
session to learn more. All kayak/canoe events are either free or
discounted for club members. Surfboard time is also available
during club hours.
Thursdays 9-11pm
We Provide: Kayaks and Gear
You Provide: Swimsuit and Towel
Meet at the UMD Pool
Cost: Your first session is FREE! Thereafter Spring Semester
dues are: $25 UMD Students / $35 Others

Carving a Greenland Style Kayak Paddle
Take a 2x4 piece of lumber, some simple shop tools, and a few
hours of labor and you too can add the narrow bladed Greenland
paddle to your collection. Learn the history, the paddlingbenefits,
and the methods used to build your own paddle. The
first 7 people to sign up recieve a cedar blank to take with and
carve on their own.
Thursday, March 5 6:00-8:00pm
Register By: 2pm February 26
We Provide: Instruction, Plans, Cedar Wood Blank to the First
Seven Registered.
Meet: UMD, Sports and Health Center Room 191
Cost: $35 UMD Students/$50 Others Includes Pre-cut Cedar
Wood Plank (First Seven Registered)/ $5 UMD Students/ $10
Others for Instruction and Plans Only.
Info Sheet

Sea Kayaking Rescues
Here’s your chance to build sea kayak rescue skills that will
work in rough water conditions, right here in our pool. You
will practice rescue prevention, move into
self-rescues (paddle float) and assisted rescues using the triedand-
true T-rescue. We will also show you techniques if you are
having trouble getting back into your boat.
Monday, March 29, 2:00-4:00pm
Register By: 2pm, March 28
We Provide: Boats, Rescue Gear
You Provide: Swimsuit, Towel, Nose Plugs
Meet: UMD Pool, Sports and Health Center
Cost: Free UMD Students and UMD Kayak and Canoe Club
Members/ $15 Others
Info Sheet

Kayak/Canoe/Stand-Up Paddle Board
the St. Louis River
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of white water
paddling? The rush of the wild river pushing you along and the
spray of cold water in your face. Well you don’t have to go far.
The Outdoor Program will be taking a trip to the St Louis River
after the spring thaw. It’s going to be an all day adventure with
skills development as we explore flat water, moving water and
whitewater spots on the river.
Saturday, May 9, 9am - 4pm
Register By: Wednesday, May 5
Meet: Trailhead in SpHC
Cost: $15 UMD Students Only
Info Sheet