Wright State University’s Introduction to Kayaking class had to move to Eastwood Lake this week because of all the flooding in the various Miami Valley tributaries. Still the show went on with great weather for a class on the open water.
- Photo of students and instructors preparing their kayaks for launch during Wright State University’s Introduction to Kayaking class.
- Photo of instructor showing proper sitting technique on the beach during Wright State University’s Introduction to Kayaking class.
- The Great Miami River was too high for the class to be safe, so students practiced their technique at Eastwood Lake.
- Photo of students getting some last minute tips before launch during Wright State University’s Introduction to Kayaking class.
- Photo of a student waiting his turn to launch off the beach and into Eastwood Lake during Wright State University’s Introduction to Kayaking class.
- Students found little white water during the last class on Eastwood Lake.
- Stretching the upper body muscles before hitting the water is always important in kayaking.
- In mass, kayaks are about the size of a man, but they’re light enough for most enthusiasts to carry with proper technique.