KAYAK DEMO DAY & Water Rescue practice @ WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR

Did you ever wonder what it might be like to paddle someone else's kayak? Well, here's your chance! We will be meeting at West Branch Resevoir which has a wonderful sandy beach area, along with proper facilities for restrooms, parking, etc...

We'll meet at boat ramp & sandy launch area. Please bring your kayak(s) for others to try out. I'm hoping to see recreational kayaks, fishing/angler kayaks, sit-inside & sit-on-top kayaks, whitewater kayaks, sea/touring kayaks... If you don't have a kayak yet, that's great! Come anyway. Here's a great opportunity to determine what kind of boat you might want to buy. You'll also have the chance to ask questions & also try different types of paddles, PFD's, and other gear. Who knows, you might even find someone willing to swap or sell their extra kayak/gear(?)

This event should not only be educational (especially for beginner kayakers), but also a chance to connect with OKA paddlers & enjoy time on the water/beach. Bring a friend or guest if you wish.

Around 2 PM, we'll paddle out to a secluded area of reservoir to practice exit from your kayak & re-entry using a variety of techniques (both solo & assisted methods)

With OKA members, we have many kayak sizes, shapes, skill-levels to choose from!

Finally at 4 PM, we'll close things up & load our kayaks/gear. Social time, for those interested, will be over at local MadCap Brewing in Kent @ 1422 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH 44240. Food (pizza,subs/wraps, salads & wings) is available on site with Angelo's