Name: New Paddler INTRO (plus Optional Paddle)
Start: 2024-05-11T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-11T17:00:00-05:00

**FREE NEW PADDLER INTRO SESSION**
**Plus Tips For All Experience Levels**
Learn the basics that ALL paddlers need to know in this land-based session with optional paddle afterward. Although the main focus will be on kayaking, most info will also apply to paddleboarding and canoeing. If you're an experienced paddler, join us to meet Paddle KC members, talk paddling, and share tips!

You'll learn:

* Legally required gear and permits
* What to wear - and what NOT to wear
* How to adjust your life jacket to fit correctly
* Key differences between kayaks that affect performance and safety
* Demos of quick and easy loading methods
* Important safety essentials
* How to get in and out of your kayak easily
* Basic strokes and turns

Instructor Christy Kurtz is an ACA certified instructor, and Founder of Paddle KC paddling club. Christy shares information and skills gained through skills and instructor training, as well as thirteen years of experience paddling year-round from Kansas City area to Ozarks, Florida Gulf coast, Maine Atlantic coast, Great Lakes, and places between. Experienced Paddle KC event hosts and members will also share great tips and information, and demo favorite gear.

This is a great opportunity for all experience levels to talk paddling, learn useful tips, and meet other paddlers!

**MEET 3:00PM SATURDAY**
**Look for our Paddle KC canopy tent and sign** on the grassy area near the Marina boat ramp

**OPTIONAL GROUP PADDLE AFTER**. Boat/board permit is required and must be purchased in advance.

**PERMIT REQUIRED If You Paddle**
[Johnson County boat permit](https://jcprd.com/642/Fishing-Boating-Permits) is $20 annual for JoCo resident, $30 non-resident. Includes Shawnee Mission Park Lake, Lexington Lake and Kill Creek Park where we paddle often, and fees support the parks. Heritage is closed to boating this year. Buy at SMP park office, JoCo Walmart, Scheels, Bass Pro, by phone at (913) 438-7275, or [online](https://www.jcprd.com/642/Fishing-Boating-Permits). See [full permits list](https://bit.ly/2024KayakPermits).

**INVITE NEW PADDLERS**
If you know someone who bought their first kayak or paddleboard, or who is looking for better loading methods, or who loves to learn tips, please invite them to join us at this very helpful learning session!

**SHARE OUR [PUBLIC FACEBOOK EVENT](https://bit.ly/NewPaddlerMay24) on social media** to help get the word out about this public event: **www.bit.ly/NewPaddlerMay24**

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Paddle KC is a Kansas City area paddling club, and an ACA Paddle America Club hosting 100+ events a year. We're a friendly, active group of kayakers, paddleboarders and canoeists from beginner to advanced skills. Paddle KC is ALL about showing up and paddling together to have fun, build skills, enjoy time outdoors, and grow connections.
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