Lee County Parks & Recreation will host a free two-part \u201cPaddle Sports Safety Training\u201d series this November as part of the Calusa Blueway speaker series.<\/p>\n
The first session takes place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. No registration is required.<\/p>\n
The second session will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at Bunche Beach, 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers. <\/p>\n
Participants must bring their own paddlecraft or rent one on-site from Kayak Excursions. Registration is required for this portion. To register, contact Calusa Blueway Coordinator Mike Hammond at\u00a0mhammond@leegov.com.<\/p>\n
The training will be led by American Canoe Association instructor Don Rice.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving this training in two parts is ideal,\u201d said Calusa Blueway Coordinator Mike Hammond of Lee County Parks & Recreation.\u00a0\u201cEveryone will be able to relax and absorb the information in the rec center on the first night, then Saturday we\u2019ll get in the water, learn even more and practice. With all of Don\u2019s experience instructing and paddling, this is going to be a great opportunity for paddlers to level up their water safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information or directions, contact Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center at 239-533-6850.<\/p>\n
The Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is a 190-mile canoe, kayak and SUP trail that meanders throughout Lee County\u2019s waterways. Trail information is at\u00a0www.calusablueway.com\u00a0or\u00a0www.leeparks.org\/blueway. Find Calusa Blueway on Facebook. Visit the iTunes store or Google Play to download the free smart-phone app. Visitors can find information at\u00a0www.fortmyers-sanibel.com.<\/p>\n
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