OUTDOOR BOATING SKILLS WITH CLEVELAND METROPARKS

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">For activities that are both
recreational and educational, join Cleveland Metroparks Institute
of the Great Outdoors (IGO) on adventure trips and outdoor skill
classes ranging from A to Z!

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a wide range of outdoor experience to people of all
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  " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Participants
will enjoy the knowledge and expertise of seasoned instructors with
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  " font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">IGO helps
people develop or enhance their outdoor skills, knowledge and
environmental ethics.

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" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Among the
upcoming courses offered this spring, IGO is currently accepting
registrations for the following boating-related courses:

Kayaking I:
Introduction to Kayaking

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sunday, March 21 � 9 a.m. -
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" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Lakewood High School �
Lakewood

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Feeling �cooped up� due to the
weather? Come to Lakewood High School to learn how to kayak. This
class is a combination of classroom and on-the-water practice.
Learn types of kayaks and safety equipment and practice basic
paddle strokes. Participants should be prepared to get wet during
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Ages: 16
& over. There is a $40 fee.

Kayaking 1.5:
Supplemental Skills

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Saturday, April 3 � 3:30 -
5:30 p.m.

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Lakewood High School �
Lakewood

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This special class is designed
as continuing education to the Kayaking I course. Anyone who has
completed an IGO Kayaking I or Kayaking II class in 2009 or 2010 is
invited to take this class to learn more advanced paddling strokes,
wet exits, rescue techniques, and to practice previously taught
skills. The class takes place in the pool; come prepared to get
wet. Ages: 16 and over. There is a $25 fee.

Ohio Boaters
Education Class

" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Wednesdays,
April 21, 28 & May 5 � 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Garfield
Park Nature Center � Garfield Park Reservation

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This three day class, approved
by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators
(NASBLA), teaches tools to become a better boater. Topics covered,
include handling boating emergencies. Successful completion of this
course meets the mandatory education requirement for those persons
born on or after January 1, 1982 who plan to operate a watercraft
of 10hp or greater. Registration begins March 1. Ages: 16 years
& over. There is a $15 fee.

American Canoe
Association Canoe & Kayak Instructor Certification
Workshop

" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Friday,
June 11 through Sunday, June 13 � 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
daily

" font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 10.0pt;">Hinckley
Reservation

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This three-day workshop follows
standards established by the American Canoe Association (ACA) and
is designed for individuals and programmers interested in offering
certified canoe and kayak instruction. Candidates will practice
skills, and on the last day present a minimum of two subjects in
the classroom and on the water. Upon successful completion of the
workshop, participants can receive instructor certification through
the ACA.

" font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Pre-requisite:
previous
paddling experience required. All participants must be members of
the ACA & Safety Education and Instruction Committee (SEIC)
prior to the program. To be a member, visit "http://www.americancanoe.org/">www.americancanoe.org.. There
is a $225 fee per person (includes instructor manual, text
materials and all necessary paddling equipment).