Sebago Canoe Club's Flushing Meadows Corona Park Aquatic Center Pool Sessions 2010 / 2011

Sebago Canoe Club is proud to announce the start of their winter kayak instruction program at the Aquatic Center in Flushing Meadows Park (next to Citifield). Easy walk from the #7 train or free parking is available.

Sebago Canoe Club membership is not required, but Sebago members will be given priority this year. Non-members will be allowed, but will be determined through lottery and non-members can not participate any two weeks in a row.

The sessions will take place most Sunday’s from 9am to 11am starting December 5th, 2010 and will run until April 3rd. There will be some cancellations and rescheduling of sessions, determined by swim meet schedules.
    Sun Dec 5, 2010 9am – 11am
    Sun Dec 12, 2010 NO POOL!!
    Sun Dec 19, 2010 9am – 11am
    Sun Dec 26, 2010 NO POOL!!
    Sun Jan 2, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Jan 9, 20111 9am – 11am
    Sun Jan 16, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Jan 23, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Jan 30, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Feb 6, 2011 2pm – 4pm
    Sun Feb 13, 2011 2pm – 4pm
    Sun Feb 20, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Feb 27, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Mar 6, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Mar 13, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Mar 20, 2011 No Pool!!!
    Sun Mar 27, 2011 9am – 11am
    Sun Apr 3, 2011 9am – 11am

Sebago offers the ONLY program that allows full sized sea kayaks in the pool. Other kayak types are allowed as well. Our program usually has at least 2 ACA certified coaches each week. The program is for people who have never been in a kayak or are new to kayaking and those who just want to sharpen their skills or learn to roll. Many sessions will have use of the diving area for those experienced kayakers who just want to practice. This is especially good for practicing rescues.

For the beginner: learn how to do a wet exit, learn rescues, learn how to do avoid a capsize.
For the intermediate paddler: sharpen your bracing skills, learn how to scull, learn advanced self rescue techniques and begin to master a roll.
For the more advanced: perfect your roll on both sides, practice your balance braces and finally learn to roll without a paddle.
Have more fun and be safe the first time you get back into the water this spring.

SPACE IS LIMITED and RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN EVERY WEEK. You must RSVP!!!
Sebago members will be given priority until the previous Thursday afternoon of each week. A lottery will determine which non-members can participate on the Friday or Saturday before each session.
There is no penalty for cancellation, but it is important to email Steve if you should have to cancel, even if it is Sunday morning. This allows others to participate in your place.

Boats, paddles, PFD's and all equipment provided if needed (see cost below). Swim caps are required for all participants. If you have one, bring it. If not, one will be provided.

SESSION COSTS:
If you bring and share a boat $20.00
Without a boat $25.00
The standard ACA insurance fee will be required for non-ACA Members.(Sebago memmbership includes ACA membership)
You can also join the ACA at these sessions.

We'll be washing the boats out thoroughly before they get in the pool. A hose will be provided.
For those meeting at the Sebago Canoe Club to load boats and car pool, we will meet at at 7:30 AM. Others meet at the rear of the pool before 8:30AM to help move/prep boats and get ready for our time slot.

PLEASE be early, late arrival takes precious pool time away from others.

Reservations or questions contact Steve McAllister, preferably via email at brooklynkayak@gmail.com. If email is not an option call 917 496 1523.

Click for info about the pool.

Click for Directions. Be aware that we enter the facility from the rear entrance.

Thanks to Dorothy Lewandowski for this opportunity.