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    Fall Water Recreation Classes From Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

    News & Press | August 2012

    Fall Water Recreation Classes From Cleveland Metroparks Institute Of The Great Outdoors

    Posted: August 21, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014



    Enjoy water recreational classes that are both, recreational and
    educational through Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great
    Outdoors (IGO).



    Participants can enjoy the knowledge and expertise of seasoned
    instructors with all IGO courses and have fun at the same
    time.  IGO helps people develop or enhance their outdoor
    skills, knowledge and environmental ethics.



    Even though fall is right around the corner, there is still
    plenty of time to enjoy the water. IGO is currently offering the
    following paddling- and boating-related courses:



    Stand Up Paddleboard Demo Day



    Wednesday, September 12 � 6 - 8 p.m.



    Wallace Lake � Mill Stream Run Reservation



    Fall is a perfect time to try stand up paddleboarding. Meet IGO
    and Nalu SUP & Surf staff to try out different styles of SUP
    boards while having fun on the water. Brief instruction available,
    come prepared to get wet. No reservations required. Ages 10 &
    over. There is a $5 fee (cash only, equipment included).



    Stand Up Paddleboarding: Introduction



    Friday, September 14 � 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. -OR-



    Friday, September 28 � 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.



    Wendy Park � Cleveland



    Try stand up paddleboarding before winter comes. Lessons are fun
    and teache participants how easy it is to balance and maneuver on a
    board that looks like a surfboard. Anticipate spending time in the
    water, participants must be comfortable treading water in a PFD.
    Adults only. There is a $20 fee (equipment included).



    Canoe Tours



    Friday, September 14 � 7 - 10 p.m.  -OR-



    Saturday, September 15 � 4 - 7 p.m. -OR-



    Saturday, October 13 � 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR- 2 - 5
    p.m.



    Eldon Russell Park � Troy Township



    Enjoy a relaxing fall canoe tour and explore the beauty of local
    waterways. Search for animals and enjoy a calming fall day, or
    night, on the water. No previous paddling experience required. Ages
    14 & over. There is a $30 fee (boat & equipment
    included).



    Kayak Tours



    Sunday, September 16 � noon - 3 p.m. -OR- 4 - 7 p.m.



    Westbranch Reservoir � Warren



    Sunday, September 30 � noon - 3 p.m. -OR- 4 - 7 p.m.



    LaDue Reservoir � Ravenna



    If kayaking is a better fit, join us for the listed tours. No
    previous paddling experience required. Ages 15 & over. There is
    a $30 fee (boat & equipment included).



    Canoeing I: Canoeing Basics



    Sunday, September 16 � 4 - 7 p.m.



    Hinckley Lake � Hinckley Reservation



    This class covers canoeing basics, boating safety and proper
    boat control. Participants may be required to complete a capsize
    drill so come prepared to get wet. Ages 14 & over. There is a
    $35 fee (boat & equipment included).



    Basic Sailing Course



    Friday, September 28 � 4 - 7 p.m. -AND- Saturday &
    Sunday, September 29 & 30 �



    9 a.m. - 5 p.m.



    Huntington Reservation



    This entry-level course to small boat sailing will consist of
    both, classroom and on-water instruction. Learn how to sail in
    pairs and solo in small 14-foot sailboats. Boats & safety
    equipment are provided, but be dressed to get wet, as there will be
    practice on righting a capsized boat. Ages 16 & over. There is
    a $40 fee (textbook, boat & equipment included).



    Paddle the Dragon Boat



    Sunday, September 30 � 5 - 7 p.m. -OR-



    Sunday, October 14 � 3 - 5 p.m.



    Rivergate � Cleveland



    2012 is the year of the water dragon. Bring family and friends
    out to join the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association for a different
    kind of paddling experience. This sport incorporates high energy,
    fitness, team building and recreational exercise in a fun
    atmosphere. It is an excellent recreational sport for men and women
    of all ages and fitness levels Ages 14 & over. There is a $20
    fee (boat & equipment included).



     Kayaking I: Introduction to Kayaking



    Thursday, October 11 � 6 - 9 p.m.



    Baldwin Wallace University



    Learn to kayak with confidence this season. Through a
    combination of classroom and on-the-water practice participants are
    introduced to kayaking equipment, basic paddling strokes and more.
    Be prepared to get wet! Ages 14 & over. There is a $35 fee
    (boat & equipment included).



    Kayaking 2: Flat Water Fundamentals



    Sunday, September 29 � 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



    Hinckley Lake � Hinckley Reservation



    Participants can add to their kayaking skills with this extended
    class. This session includes Kayak I lesson plans but allows more
    time on the water and teaches self-rescue skills. Come prepared to
    get wet. Ages 14 & over. There is a $55 fee (boat &
    equipment included).



    IGO also offers equipment adaptation and assessment to make
    outdoor recreation opportunities available to all individuals,
    regardless of ability.



    For more information, a complete list of IGO courses and trips,
    detailed trip fact sheets, and to register, call 216-341-1704 or
    online at clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Discover new water recreation classes this fall  with the
    Institute of the Great Outdoors of Cleveland Metroparks - 
    part of your life, naturally
    .



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