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Dwight’s Point Sea Kayak Paddle and Lunch
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The St. Louis River Alliance and University of Minnesota Duluth Recreation Sports Outdoor Program present the, Dwight’s Point Sea Kayak Paddle and Lunch, an afternoon of exploring the newly designated St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail. Participants will paddle along towering white pines on steep clay embankments, passing lily pads in bloom and birds basking in their summer quarters.
After packing up gear at the UMD Boat Shed, participants will caravan to Woodstock Bay Landing, and then paddle to Dwight’s Point for lunch. Attendees should bring their own bottled water and bagged lunch.
No experience in kayaks is necessary. All sea kayaking and safety equipment, cold water immersion wear (as needed), and instruction are included. RSOP will provide instruction on how to fit a kayak, sweep stroke, forward and reverse strokes, and how to safely enter and exit the kayak.
Space is limited and registration is necessary. This event is $75 for SLRA Members and $100 for non-members (which will include an SLRA membership). Please register online at lglforms.com.
Paddlers should dress and prepare for the weather. What to bring: bag lunch and snacks, a swimsuit and paddling clothes, towel, full water bottle(s), closed-toed shoes or neoprene booties that will get wet, sunglasses with strap, optional sun hat and sunscreen, change of dry clothes for after the course.
