Water Team

WATER TEAM ROLES

PADDLE INSTRUCTORS

Help us teach the next generation of paddlers!
(Must be experienced paddler)

  • Help us give the basics of paddling canoe or kayak and water safety to Learn to Paddle participants
  • Lead two formal sessions for a maximum of 6 kids each session (depending on age).
  • Wildlands League will provide a standardized instruction package to make sure all information is covered.
  • Learn to paddle sessions will be held at 8:30am and 1:00pm (subject to change).
  • At other times, you can assist helping to load boats, providing instruction to renters who need a brush up, or with other volunteer roles at the event.
  • See last year’s video about Learn to Paddle: https://vimeo.com/184760201

WATER PATROL GUIDES

Help us keep an eye out on the water

  • Assigned sections on the course
  • Must be strong paddler
  • Quick thinking and able to handle a variety of situations
  • Will spot for paddlers in distress, enact safety plan as needed.
  • Act as guides along the river
  • Encouragement for paddlers
  • Reminders to hydrate and apply sunscreen

GEAR WRANGLERS

Help us get participants matched with the right life jacket and paddle

  • Overseeing lifejackets and paddles
  • Unloading and loading boats
  • involves some lifting

BOAT SIGN-IN

Help keep stock of our rental and instruction boats

  • will assist our team in checking out boats to paddlers, and checking in boats as they return.
  • must be organized.