WINGS: Intro to Kayaking

Part 1 on Monday, August 24 at 6:30 p.m. (2.5 hours)
Part 2 on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. (2 hours)

• Instructor: Jill Vance, Monroe Lake Interpretive Naturalist
• Location: Monroe Lake in Bloomington (Part 1 at Cutright SRA, Part 2 at Pinegrove SRA)
• Fee: $40 per person (includes kayak, paddle, and PFD for both days)
• Restrictions: Limited to 8 women, ages 16+ only. Kayaks have a weight limit of 275 pounds.
• Registration Window: Opens July 24 and closes August 20 (or when all spots are full).
• Registration Instructions: Registration is restricted to people with the promo code. Select "Register" and then scroll down to the bottom of the pop-up window to enter the promo code and hit "Apply promo." This will unlock the registration.

If you love seeing wildlife, or just enjoy exploring, kayaking is for you! This two-part workshop is specifically designed for beginners with zero (or very little) paddling experience. 

During Part 1, we’ll cover boating safety, discuss the types of kayaks and their pros/cons, and teach basic kayaking and paddling skills. This session will conclude with supervised paddling time in a quiet water area to practice. During Part 2, we’ll enjoy a relaxing paddle together into a backwater area to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature! 

When you register, you are signing up for BOTH parts. Please note that attendance and full participation in Part 1 is required to attend Part 2.

BACKUP DATES are August 28 and 30. Please hold these dates in your calendar as well, in case one or both parts of the workshop must be rescheduled due to weather or instructor illness.

This is an official WINGS event! The goal of Women in Nature Gaining Skills (WINGS) is to encourage and empower women with the skills and confidence they need to partake in outdoor recreation activities in the south-central Indiana area. Each WINGS event features women-led hands-on training, with the goal of building a community of women interested in outdoor recreation. WINGS events are open to women ages 16 and up.
 

REFUND/TRANSFER/CANCELLATION POLICY

• Registrations are considered final and no refunds or date transfers are available, with limited exceptions. 

• In the event that either part of the workshop is cancelled by the instructor for weather or instructor illness, we will reschedule for a backup date. BACKUP DATES are August 28 and 30. 

• You may transfer a registration(s) to another person(s) by contacting Jill Vance at [email protected] from the same email used in your original registration. Provide the name(s) and email(s) of the person to whom you want to transfer the registration(s). Requests must be received at least 48 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

• Weather Cancellation Policy: If only light rain is anticipated, the trip will likely proceed as scheduled. However, if there is a strong possibility (as determined by the instructor) of moderate to heavy rain, high winds, or thunder/lightning, the workshop will be cancelled for safety reasons. Any decision to cancel due to anticipated weather will be made at least 2 hours prior to the trip start time. In the event of a cancellation, an email notice will be sent to all registrants.