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Paddle and Safety Class: June 11 - New info, directions, etc

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:14 pm
by Birdsnest
TKF , Ocean Kayaks Pro Staff, and Artist Boats are proud to present Paddling Safety 101. The art of paddle and safety techniques for kayak fisherman.

This class will be taught by ACA certified instructors. This will be a basic ACA “Quick Start” class with some extra emphasis on safety and deep water recovery.

Class size will be strictly limited to 20 participants

All participants must fill out the attached waiver and bring said waiver to the class

DATE: Sunday June 11
TIME: 9 am to 3:30pm (Please arrive by 8:45, if you need to fill out your waiver)

Lead Instructor: Karla Klay from Artist Boats

Karla will have 3 of her own seasoned (ACA certified instructors) assistants. TKF's "Doug Poudre" will assist as well. I'll be there to heckle and harass all the participants and facilitate the event.

Location: Galveston, Texas – Texas A&M University at Galveston – Teichman Road Sail Team Facility

Directions: – Take I – 45 S to Galveston, exit at Teichman Road (first exit after you get off the causeway), right at stop sign, which is Teichman Road, follow road along and you will see a concrete wall on your left – look for chain link gates, enter through gates and take your immediate right, you will be able to see sail team boats and a small harbor with floating docks. There will be a small house on your left called Bennison Place. We will have class there and in the harbor.

Here's a general map of the area (ignore the street numbers I used to querry the map as they are not accurate for our location):

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q ... 3&t=h&om=1

Fee: $20.00 per person
Class is FULL as of 6/09/06

All participants must bring their own kayak, paddle, pfd, lunch, towel, and change of clothes. TKF will provide drinks and snacks.

I have some great door prizes for the participants too!

Thanks ya’ll!

Jeff Herman
Ocean Kayaks Pro Staff

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:16 pm
by Birdsnest
First twenty paid entrants are assured a spot in the class.

1. Mrs. Backlasher......... PAID
2. Harold Ray........ PAID
3. Castaway Kay....... PAID
4. BillyBadBass....... PAID for Zablailo
5. Chops....... PAID
6. TooManyHobbies....... PAID
7. This Side Up..... PAID
8. Late Start..... PAID
9. BayStalker..... paid...CANCELED Spot filled by Redrubi
10. OverRun....... PAID
11. 50+ Rookie..... PAID
12. Mont..... PAID
13. turtlebayfisher (Mona)
14. #17's son Hunter
15. Harv418..... Canceled, Spot filled by Viking
16. RigMover..... PAID
17. TKFStubb..... PAID
18. Back Off..... PAID
19. RatherBeFishin.... PAID
20. Filled

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:02 pm
by Harold Ray
Thank you all. This is great! The date works for me.

Where do I send the check, or are y'all set up for credit cards? Whichever is okay with me.

Thanks again,

Ray

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:46 pm
by Chops
Keep me on the list please. As soon as the info comes out, my payment will be there. Is there going to be additional training other than sfaety in this class. Some things like paddling technique and other things newbies need to know would be nice. :D

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 2:55 pm
by Paddle4Fish
Like how not to attract sharks and not look so tasty to sharks. :P :lol: How to bite a shark back if it bites YOU. :lol:

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:03 pm
by Birdsnest
Chops wrote: Is there going to be additional training other than sfaety in this class. Some things like paddling technique and other things newbies need to know would be nice. :D


Yes, the class will cover all the basics.

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 3:51 pm
by late start
Please add me to the list. :D

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 4:30 pm
by Harold Ray
Buda Texas


Gene, I just noticed; you live near Cabela's! I was coming down there today but got tied up. Have to be another time.

Ray

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:33 pm
by Baystalker
Please add me to the list.

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:11 pm
by OVERRUN
Please add me to the list. This is a great idea.

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 8:58 pm
by mario24
hello to all , new to this so please be gentle with me :roll:

please add me to the list . thank you

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:09 pm
by Birdsnest
Welcome aboard 50+!
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Great to see it filling up so fast! I'll have limited internet access over the next few days, please PM Mrs B. if you'd like to be added to the sign up list.

Thanks Mrs B!

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 9:53 pm
by Mrs Backlasher
It's okay just to post here if you'd like to be added to the list.

I'll edit Birdsnest's post to add you.

Mrs. B

Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 11:38 pm
by Doc J
Sorry, but I'll have to bail. I work on Sundays. This will let someone else in.

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:58 am
by Mont
please add me to the list, thanks!

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:04 am
by turtlebayfisher
Please add my son and I to the list (2 participants).
Mona and Hunter Weaver

thanks!

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:04 am
by harv418
Put me down as participant and helper...

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:57 am
by Q-man
PMed you for availibility.

Edit- Mrs B. add me if there is room still.

Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2006 12:55 pm
by Mrs Backlasher
Even though we've reached the class limit of 20, feel free to have us add you to the list. Some folks might drop out before June 11, plans may change, etc., or some may not get their fee paid by the deadline (don't panic - we haven't started paying fees yet and don't have a deadline date yet, either!)

So if you're interested in attending this class, post up here to get your name on the list.

Mrs. B

Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:19 am
by RigMover
Mrs. B,
Please add me to the list in case someone else cancels.

Jack

TKF Paddle and Safety Class

Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:27 pm
by RatherBeFishin
I also would like to be added to the list of participants, if room allows. I'm a relative newbie, with some kayaking experience, but safety instruction will make me feel alot more at ease.[/b]

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:45 pm
by Birdsnest
Details are confirmed. Please see the upadated sticky for payment info.

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:25 pm
by rayb
If it's too late for this go round, I would like to be in on the next!!

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:07 pm
by Harold Ray
Details are confirmed. Please see the upadated sticky for payment info.


Where is this? What is this?

Ray

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:22 pm
by Birdsnest
Ray,

I meant that I updated my original post at the top of this thread. Most of the same info, but more details on date and time, and an address for payment. :D