Pool Nights
We welcome all new people and existing members to our club nights.
From April to November, the club nights are held on Wednesday nights at Freyberg Pool, Oriental Parade, from 8:30-10pm.
You need to be at the pool before 9pm as the pool staff close the til. Free instruction and free gear hire is available at the pool nights. The charge is pool entry ($4) plus $5 for members or $10 for non-members.
What you will learn?
Competency to exit a kayak when upside down
All newbies to the pool should be able to stay in an upturned kayak and pat the bottom of the kayak for 3 beats before being rolled back up by instructor
Newbie is able to place 2 hands at 4 positions on the boat and then pat the bottom of the kayak for 3 beats before being rolled back up by instructor.
Newbie can capsize and is able to pull spray deck and exit in a slow controlled fashion to the back of the boat while being able to maintain a grip on the boat or paddle.
Competency to hold an edge
Newbie is able to use the paddle to recover from lost of balance using a low brace.
All newbies to the pool should be able to establish and hold an edge.
Newbie is able to hold an edge and move the kayak forward in a slow steady motion. Both right and left edges are required
Basic stokes
|
Power Stroke |
180o degree turn |
|
Sweep stroke |
360o degree turn |
Try to maintain a constant and even stroke on both sides of the kayak
Rescue
Pat the bottom 3 times and slide hands along the edge
Hands are placed on the nose of the recovery kayak and head rested on hands to recover breath before rolling (hip flick) back up. Use left and right recovery positions.
When 2 newbies are in the pool use a buddy system to practice rescue and paddle strokes.
Get in touch
To get in touch about attending a pool night call or contact:
Marty Walsh: the58ers@xtra.co.nz
2nd November 2024
Windy City Downwind
Wind - its what Wellington's famous for.