Register Now for the Cold Weather Clinic Weekend!
If you paddle during the colder months, you should know the risks! Sign up now for the joint Carolina Canoe Club / Carolina Kayak Club Cold Weather Clinic Weekend, October 28-29, 2023. Best of all, it’s free!
Register Here: Cold Water Clinic Weekend
When was the last time you swam in your winter gear? Do you need to wear a wetsuit or dry suit? At what temperature do you need to start wearing a dry suit? What else should you consider when planning that winter trip? Join us and find the answer to all these questions and more. All skill levels are welcome.
Day 1 – Saturday, 10-28-23 – Main classroom portion and cold weather activities on the lake (flatwater)
Location: Rolling View Recreational Area at Falls Lake State Recreational Area
10:00 am – Classroom portion will discuss the risks of paddling on cold waters, how to mitigate those risks as a paddler and for your group and gear/clothing to consider for paddling regardless of what type of paddling you do. We will also have numerous types of gear on hand to show everyone and possibly some to demo.
1:00 pm – The Flatwater on water activities will include wading, swimming, and deep water re-entry. All on water activities will be challenge by choice and not required to attend the class. Anyone wishing to participate in this portion must sign a waiver and will be required to have PFD and cold water protection. All are welcome to just observe. This portion will be run by CKC and safety will be run by CCC.
Day 2 – Sunday, 10-29-23 – Short classroom portion followed by on water activities (Cold Water focused L3 RSR)
Location: Cape Fear River Trail, Erwin NC/ Campbell’s Falls, Cape Fear River
Time: 11:00 A.M. (L3 RSR Cold Water specific starts) to 5:00 P.M.
The Cold Water specifics will be a classroom portion, short Safety brief, and then a few moving water specific concerns when paddling in colder temperatures.
PFD, Helmet, and cold water protection required to participate. All are welcome to watch and not participate.
The Modified L3 River Safety and Rescue(Cold Water Specific) will be focused mainly on wading, swimming, and throwing ropes to illustrate the effects of the cold water on your skills. This portion is challenge by choice and not required to attend the class on Day 2 which will be the main classroom portion.
All courses will be free but registration is highly encouraged to have a good idea of number of attendees.
If you are a non CCC member and wish to attend, please email the safety chair with your contact information and which dates you would like to attend.
Safety Chair: Safety.chair@carolinacanoeclub.org