Directions: Park in the main parking lot, and then meet near the kayak drop off area.
Ages: 14 & over with registered and participating adult
Fee: $5
Includes: board & equipment
Terrain/Distance: Less than 2 miles in a flatwater environment.
Elevate your try-it experience by trying stand up paddleboarding on Lake Erie where wind and wave conditions will dictate exactly what the try-its look like. If it is calm, guests will have the opportunity to paddle in a group alongside certified instructors. If there are choppy conditions or small waves, shorter distance try-it sessions may be necessary. If you are looking to take your flatwater paddling experience to the next level by experiencing Lake Erie, this try-it is perfect for you. If you are already nervous about trying SUP, consider the Try-It: SUP programs at Hinckley Lake for your first experience. During the Try-Its, you’ll learn the basics of stand up paddleboarding. Continue to learn about stand up paddleboarding during our Learn-It: SUP program and skills sessions.
The entire program will be spent outside (with no access to indoor spaces), so all guests should come dressed to paddle. Leave anything not going on the water with you including a towel and extra set of clothes in your vehicle. Dry bags or Ziplock bags work well for items you choose to bring on the water with you. Dress in non-cotton layers such as synthetic materials, fleece, wool, etc. Reference the 3Ws of layering for more information about how to dress. Classes will begin promptly, so plan to arrive early. Please bring a completed waiver and review the participant equipment list.
General Information:
By registering, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy:
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Program fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another date/program unless Cleveland Metroparks finds it necessary to cancel a program. Participants assume risk of all changes in personal health and affairs.
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If Cleveland Metroparks cancels a program, the cancellation will be posted on the registration page for that program. For programs other than races, participants will also be notified by e-mail and/or phone.
General Essential Eligibility Requirements that all participants must meet. A participant….
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…must meet program fee requirements for each individual program.
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…must be able to remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed in order to avoid environmental injuries such as hypothermia, heat-related illnesses, sunburn, and frostbite.
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…must refrain from use of alcohol and tobacco before or during outdoor recreation activities and any illegal drugs throughout the duration of a program.
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…must be able, either alone or with the aid of a personal care attendant, or through arrangements outlined on the Request for Administration of Medication Form or an Individual Medication Plan to manage, administer and protect any prescription medications currently prescribed to him or her. All medications, including over-the-counter medications shall be listed as required on the Medical Information portion of the registration materials.
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…must be able, either alone, with the aid of an augmentative communication device, or a personal care attendant to follow directions and communicate needs.
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…must not exceed manufacturers’ maximum recommended weight limit for equipment being used.
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…must be able to manage personal mobility either alone, with a reasonable amount of assistance, with the aid of a personal care attendant, or with adaptive equipment.
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…must be able, in the event of an unexpected capsize, to breathe independently and maintain a seal with their mouth (i.e. not require medical devices to sustain breathing), and independently demonstrate the ability to self-right him or herself from face down to face up position while wearing the appropriate PFD.
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…must be able to independently hold their head and neck upright (without restraints), in order to maintain proper body positioning, avoid an unexpected capsize, and freely exit watercraft.
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…must be able to reenter the watercraft in deep water independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance.
All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Watercraft.