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River Canoeing Class - April 21 2018
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Instructor: Brendan Fitzpatrick, CKAPCO with some support from Ross Dence.  Attendees: David B., Peter and Michelle R., Adam and Wendy I., Faris I., Aaron O., and Nathan W.  Location: Reilly's Lock/Seneca Creek.   Potomac water level was approximately 5.5 feet, water temp 50-52 degrees, and air temp mid 50s to low 60s.  Time 9am to 5pm.

Morning: bow and stern strokes including draws (cross draws) and prys
Lunch: group grilled hot dogs and sausages
Afternoon: forward strokes, carving, eddy turns, low braces and swamped canoe recovery


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