Bull Shoals-White River State Park will have an Introduction to Kayaking Course Saturday morning from 10:00 until 4:00. Learn the basics of kayaking; including safety, the gear, the laws, the different kayaking strokes and how to make a wet exit (optional) and rescue. There will be one to two hour of dry land and three to four hours on the water.
The meeting place will be at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center, with the session to be held at Browns Beach area. There is a $35 fee and limited spaces are available. Registration is at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center. If calling with Credit or Debit card, the number is 870-445-3629. Participants must be accompanied by an adult if under 13. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on the child’s behalf.
Participants need to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and bring a water bottle, drinks, snacks and lunch for the session. It’s advised to dress for the weather. There will be no cancellations due to inclimate weather but in the event of severe weather with lighting, participants will be refunded.
All gear is provided, although if participants are bringing their own kayak, paddle and vest, they need to let staff know at the time of registration. The fee is the same.
The meeting place will be at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center, with the session to be held at Browns Beach area. There is a $35 fee and limited spaces are available. Registration is at the James A. Gaston Visitor Center. If calling with Credit or Debit card, the number is 870-445-3629. Participants must be accompanied by an adult if under 13. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign on the child’s behalf.
Participants need to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and bring a water bottle, drinks, snacks and lunch for the session. It’s advised to dress for the weather. There will be no cancellations due to inclimate weather but in the event of severe weather with lighting, participants will be refunded.
All gear is provided, although if participants are bringing their own kayak, paddle and vest, they need to let staff know at the time of registration. The fee is the same.
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