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Rough Riders was established in June of 2007 by Dave Hulburt, Ken Altfather & Morgan Knapp.


With the help of the instructional staff of BayCreek Paddling Center, Sea Kayakers of all skill levels in the Rochester, NY area are able to join in on training sessions held on Lake Ontario.


The lessons in these training sessions are dictated by the current conditions on the lake.  Topics can range from rescues techniques to group leadership  to surfing shore break.

Prerequisites:


  • Must have taken the "Basics Of Kayaking" and the "Bracing & Boat Control" classes at BayCreek Paddling Center.


  • Must have taken the "Kayak Rescue" class at BayCreek Paddling Center.


  • Must attend a Skills Assessment with a Head Rough Riders Instructor


  • Must have purchased a program approved sea kayak from BayCreek and have all the required gear.


Membership Details:


  • $50 One-time Membership Fee


  • $10 Fee / Training Session


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Here's how it works:


  • Paddler's must be pre-approved to participate and have paid the one-time $50 fee prior to the first session.
  • Students are responsible for transporting their own boats... Sorry, no trailer option this year.
  • Paddling sessions will be held at our normal Durand Beach Launch.
  • Please bring cash for your $10 training session fee on the night of the session.
  • A group stretch will start at 5:45pm, training sessions will start promptly at 6pm.  We will try to wrap up the formal portion of the training session by 7:30pm to allow for some time to practice the taught skills.  We will try to be off the water between 7:45 & 8pm depending on the amount of daylight.



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