CKC Symposium 2010

May 7th - 9th 2010
Vista Point Campground
Jordan Lake, Apex, NC

Join us for our 1st CKC Kayaking Symposium. A weekend of on-water clinics, demonstrations, and general camaraderie for paddlers of all abilities, and with kayaks in all shapes and sizes.


Not your typical Symposium, this club event is dedicated to the fun and joy of paddling, offering an enjoyable and supportive learning environment, complete with the opportunity to connect with others who love and enjoy the sport. Whether you are just getting started or you have been on the water for years, we are planning an affordable weekend packed with fun and learning opportunities for all.




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Symposium Events:
• Stargazer Night Paddle
• Bonfire & Dessert Party
• Morning Mist Lake Hikes
• Bar-b-Que Catered Dinner
• Door Prizes and Entertainment
• Early Morning Feldenkrais Clinic
• Early Morning Yoga Clinic
• Kayak Race for All
• Roll This! Challenge
• Lakeside Used Gear Sale

On-Water Skill Classes (requires pre-registration)
• Introduction to Paddling
• Fundamentals & Foundation
• Stroke Refinement
• Forward Stroke Workshop
• Balance, Bracing & Support
• Turning and Maneuvering the Recreational Kayak
• Turning and Boat Control
• Draws and Sculling
• Wildlife Watching on Jordan
• Kayak Racing
• Basic Self and Assisted Rescues
• Advanced Rescues and Towing
• Paddling with a Greenland Stick
• Rolling with a Greenland Stick
• Rolling Clinics

Off Water Demonstration/Classes:
• Knots for Paddlers
• Playing with Fire
• Rescue Flares & Smoke Demonstration
• CKC Trip Organizer Training

Special Exhibits:
• Knots for Paddlers
• Playing with Fire
• Rescue Flares & Smoke Demonstration
• CKC Trip Organizer Training
• Wooden and Skin on Frame Kayaks
• Outfitting and Customization Station
• Towing and Making a Rescue Contact Tow
• How to Make a Greenland Paddle
• Packing a Kayak for Multi-Day Trips
• Where to paddle in NC
• First-Aid and Hypothermia Kits
• Rescue Gear Exhibit
• Signaling and Communications
• Paddling Wear Exhibit
• Kayaking Navigation Exhibit