OBX Coast Guard Auxiliary offering kayak safety classes on May 20

OBX Coast Guard Auxiliary offering kayak safety classes on May 20
[Submitted/U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary]

If you are looking for a fun day on the water, to learn some basic or more advanced kayaking skills, or just to connect with local paddling clubs, come out to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on May 20th and get on the water.

As part of National Safe Boating Week, on Saturday, May 20th the Outer Banks U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, and the OBX Paddlers Club are teaming up with certified American Canoe Association Kayak and Safety instructors at Jockey’s Ridge State Park to offer a one-day class in kayak safety fundamentals for new and experienced paddlers.

The program consists of two hours of instruction ashore followed by three hours kayaking on the water. Kitty Hawk Kites will provide kayaks and safety gear at no charge for participants. The cost for instruction is $15.  All types of kayaks are welcome. Participants must be at least 14 years of age.

For more information and to register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-carolina-kayaking-101-tickets-532334285177

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The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard and supports the Coast Guard in nearly all mission areas. The Auxiliary was created by Congress in 1939. For more information about a boating course near you or to learn more about water safety or becoming one of America’s Volunteer Lifesavers, please visit our website CGAUXOBX.org.