FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014
Enjoy water recreational activities 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.
With the warmer summer weather, being around water is always a
fun way to enjoy the season. IGO is currently offering the
following paddling- and boating-related courses:
Kayaking I: Introduction to Kayaking
Saturday, July 14 � 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
-OR-
Thursday, August 16 � 6 - 9 p.m.
Wallace Lake � Mill Stream Run Reservation
-OR-
Tuesday, July 24 � 6 - 9 p.m.
Baldwin Wallace University
In this 1-day classroom/on-the-water course, learn basic skills
and paddling strokes to kayak with confidence this season. Ages 14
& over. There is a $35 fee (equipment included).
Canoeing I: Canoeing Basics
Sunday, July 15 � 4 - 7 p.m.
Hinckley Lake � Hinckley
Reservation
Discover the pleasure of cruising in-land waters by canoe. This
program includes all necessary canoeing equipment and covers
canoeing basics, boating safety and proper boat control.
Participants may be required to complete a capsize drill. Ages 14
& over. There is a $35 fee (equipment included).
Kayaking 1.5: Supplemental Skills
Sunday, July 22 � 4 - 6 p.m. -OR-
Tuesday, July 31. � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m
-OR-
Thursday, August 23 � 6:30 - 8:30 p.m
Hinckley Lake � Hinckley
Reservation
This class is a continuation of the Kayaking I course. Anyone
who has completed a Kayaking I class is invited to learn more
advance paddling strokes, boat exits and rescue techniques. Ages 14
& over. There is a $25 fee (equipment included).
Kayaking 2: Flat Water Fundamentals
Sunday, July 29 � noon - 6:00
p.m.
Hinckley Lake � Hinckley
Reservation
Combine Kayaking 1 and 1.5 in one day. Ages 14 & over. There
is a $55 fee (equipment included).
Canoeing 1.5: Supplemental Skills
Saturday, August 11 � 10 a.m. -
noon
Hinckley Lake � Hinckley
Reservation
This special class is designed as a continuation of the Canoeing
I course. Learn more advanced paddling strokes, capsize drills,
rescue techniques and practice previously taught skills. Ages 16
& over. There is a $25 fee (equipment included).
Basic Sailing Course
Monday, August 6 � 4 - 7 p.m. -AND- Tuesday
& Wednesday, August 7 & 8 � 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Huntington Reservation
-OR-
Friday, September 14 � 4 - 7 p.m. -AND-
Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16 � 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 (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.
Learn new boating skills and discover the outdoors and yourself
with the Institute of the Great Outdoors of Cleveland
Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.
-30-
