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KAYAK INSTRUCTIONAL PROGAMS :: MASTERS SERIES :: BEN LAWRY
Masters Series
with
Ben Lawry
The River Connection is once again offering Masters Series programs with Ben Lawry. For those that are unfamiliar with Ben: he has numerous credentials, from both the American Canoe Association (ACA) and the British Canoe Union (BCU) and; he also has competed in every major paddling competition of note -- from sea kayak racing, to surf and white water. Whats more is that he has either won or been a finalist in most of these competitions.
Ben is known to most of the paddling community for his dry-land rolling teaching technique and forward paddling stroke clinics that have beem offered throughout much of the United States and abroad.
Considering that over 99% of your time is spent paddling forward, having an efficient, correct forward stroke with correct body mechanics is a must for most paddlers. This three hour course will introduce you to proper body mechanics and paddling style to keep you paddling for hours at a time with ease and grace.
Instructional Programs featuring Ben will include two specialty courses: Forward Stroke Clinic and a Dry Land Rolling; and a paddle junkie favorite, Paddle with Ben.
Forward Stroke Clinic
Cost: $100 per person.
So you thought you knew how to paddle? Spend half a day on the water with Ben and you will never paddle forward the same way again. In this class Ben will demonstrate, point out and teach the subtleties of the Forward Stroke, including paddle placement & body mechanics to allow you to do so much more with so much less effort than you thought possible.
This class is for paddlers with some degree of experience or that have completed Kayaking Basics (or the equivalent) and paddle a touring or sea kayak.
This is a BYOBoat, paddle and PFD program. If you are in need of equipment arrangements can be made with The River Connection for any equipment that you may need for this program. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Paddle with Ben
Cost: $50 per person for those that do not participate in the morning Forward Stroke Clinic.
Cost: $10 per person for those that participate in the morning Forward Stroke Clinic.
This is a great opportunity for those that attend the morning Forward Stroke Clinic with Ben to take your newly learned skill set on the road, well, river. Plan on this afternoon Paddle with Ben to hone and fine-tune your more efficient Forward Stroke.
For those that cannot attend the morning clinic, we offer this as an opportunity to meet and paddle with Ben. The format is more of a Paddle and not intended to replace the more formal instruction offered in the morning course, so plan accordingly.
This class is for paddlers with some degree of experience or that have completed Kayaking Basics (or the equivalent) and paddle a touring or sea kayak.
This is a BYOBoat, paddle and PFD program. If you are in need of equipment arrangements can be made with The River Connection for any equipment that you may need for this program. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call ahead for additional instructions and clothing requirements, thanks.
Dry Land Rolling
Cost: $100 per person.
Ben breaks down this elusive skill into bite-size elements. So much so, that you do not really need water to practice. Spend half a day with Ben and you will never think of rolling a kayak in the same way again. In this class Ben will demonstrate, point out and teach the subtleties of the Eskimo Roll, including paddle placement & body mechanics to allow you to do so much more with so much less effort than you thought possible. Both the C-to-C and Sweep Rolls will be covered in this excercise.
This class is for paddlers with some degree of experience or that have completed Kayaking Basics (or the equivalent) and paddle a touring or sea kayak.
This is a BYOBoat, paddle and PFD program. If you are in need of equipment arrangements can be made with The River Connection for any equipment that you may need for this program. Space is limited and reservations are required.
All of these classes will be at The River Connection Boathouse in Hyde Park, NY. Prior to attending the class please check in at The River Connection Showroom, 9 West Market Street, Hyde Park, NY and plan enough time to get your kayak off your vehicle and gear together prior to the class. Classes will begin promptly so plan your arrival time accordingly.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
- Please call to find out when we have scheduled the next Masters Program with Ben Lawry.
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Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors.
Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. After your course, get out and practice your strokes. If you are interested in sightseeing and going places, consider one of our
guided Kayak Tours.
See our Policy Page for additional information.
We have put together a FAQ for our guided kayak tours and instructional programs that answers most quesions about these programs. If you need additional information or make a reservation, please Call our showroom at 845.229.0595.
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