FINAL INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT BEGIN THIS PHYSICAL ENDURANCE CHALLENGE
UNLESS YOU EXPECT TO FINISH. YOU SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE YOU CAN CALL TO PICK YOU UP SHOULD YOU QUIT.
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What to bringWe'll patrol the lake and may see you a few times, but here's some good, worst-case advice: Be prepared to be all alone out there.
Kayak or canoe, paddles, PFD Water & Snacks - Carry more than you need so you can give some to somebody who flipped their kayak. Plastic Bags - Seal everything up tight for when you flip your kayak. Comfy Seat - Yes, it's 14 miles Also helpful - Long-sleeve shirt, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen |
Paddle Training scheduleBy July 1:
Paddle for at least 30 minutes in a single outing at least once. By Aug. 1: Paddle for at least one hour in a single outing at least once. By Sept. 1: Paddle for more than one hour in rough water in a single outing. SAFETY NOTE: N.C. boating laws require everyone in a canoe or kayak to have access to a Type I, II or III personal flotation device (cushion, ring or vest, etc.) and everyone under age 13 to wear a vest. N.C. Wildlife rangers patrol this lake regularly to enforce boating laws. But, can you do it?
Do not attempt this Personal Endurance Challenge if you cannot easily: Paddle for one hour, and paddle in rough water. The above schedule is a minimal training estimate for an average person and it in no way guarantees success. Always consult a health or fitness professional before embarking on a new exercise regimen.
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Class Guidelines
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