Florida Lake Canoe Club (FLCC) spokesperson Jennie Dallas kindly requests that the community of Roodepoort try out canoeing this November.
Jennie announced, “In the wake of the highly successful community project at Florida Lake, the club will be hosting open canoeing sessions as introductions to canoeing, free of charge, throughout November on Sundays at 2pm.
“Pre-arrangements would be preferred. There is no reason to delay, phone 082 857 8571 to start paddling today.”
New learners are advised to wear light and thin clothing such as nylon soccer tops/ surfshorts, old thin soled takkies to protect feet from sharp rocks in case you fall into the water, hats, sunscreen and a change of clothes for in case.
Learners must be able to swim in deep water where they can’t touch the bottom – lifejackets will be provided to assist.
Family members are also welcome to come along to watch, hold a picnic, take photos of the exciting and humorous activities. While refreshments will be on sale, families are welcome to bring own picnic coolerbox.
Entry to the club is on Eisteddford Lane, off Hamburg at the intersection of West Lake Road – safe secure parking is available. Visit the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FloridaLakeCanoeClub
Canoeists can paddle on flat water dams/ lakes in races, and many young children participate in the regular school league races, or those who are adventurous may want to learn river skills to be able to shoot rapids. Canoe polo is a game with a ball and goals are scored as well as soccer-like techniques of tackle, defend and attack.
Jennie added, “It is a superb sport for all age groups as there is no stress on one part of the body, equal left and right side muscles are used and it is well-known to strengthen the core muscles to improve posture”.
