Lake Practice

On weeknights at several locations, paddlers gather on local lakes for practice sessions. As with pool sessions, people work on:

• Wet exits and rescues
• Bracing
• Rolling
• Strokes

Since there’s a lot more room in a lake than a pool, people also work on strokes and all kinds of boat-handling skills, and “stupid kayak tricks”. In keeping with NSPN tradition, there are always other paddlers on hand to act as spotters and help out. Often people try out each others kayaks and paddles, and test out gear.

Watch the NSPN calendar and message board for exact scheduling and, for pool sessions, signup procedures.

There is frequently a PPPO (Post Practice Pig-Out) after practice sessions, just like the PPPO after trips; so save some time and bring money and a change of clothes to enjoy a good time at a local restaurant with your practice-mates.