Date: Sat May 11, 9:00 AM CDT - Sat May 11, 12:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Spend time on the water and learn everything you need to get started
in the sport of Stand Up Paddleboarding. You'll be introduced to the
basic strokes and receive personalized instruction to improve your
balance and comfort on the board.
We'll cover important gear and
safety concepts before we practice moving from a seated to standing
position, remounting our board after falling (or jumping!) in the
water, and basic paddle strokes. This is a great way to build a new
skill set or improve upon what you already know about paddleboarding.
Paddleboards, paddles, and safety equipment provided!
Paddle
boards can accommodate up to 350 pounds. Life jackets, or PFDs
(personal flotation devices), can fit a chest range of 30 - 56 inches
with a weight limit of 90lbs+. No maximum weight limit is listed; it
is dependent on the fit of the PFD on the participant.
Please
arrive 20-30 minutes early for check in. Pack energy snacks and water
for the day.
REI provides SUPS, paddles, and PFDs.
This
trip is led by two REI guides with support from a GSCTX staff
member/lifeguard. All three female adults are members of Girl Scouts
of Central Texas with a current criminal background check.
REI
rates this class as easy active great for newcomers to outdoor
adventures who are ready to move.
Location: Jessica Hollis Park, Austin
Special Instructions: This is a DROP OFF event. Please plan to drop off your registered Girl Scout with drop off forms submitted at check in. Please fill out the Drop-Off & Release Form and bring it with you. This form can be found in the My Events section of your MyGS account by clicking on the event and scrolling to the Additional Documentation section.
Badge/Patch: Fun patch will be given out at the event.
Contact for registration questions: customercare@gsctx.org
Several days prior to the event, you will receive a final confirmation email from our girl experience team with any additional information you need. If you do not receive this email, please contact customercare@gsctx.org. Please also make sure to go to My Events in your MyGS account to see required waivers and forms for this event. Please make sure that @gsctx.org is on your approved senders list to prevent these emails from going to spam.