Teaching, it turns out, is a powerful way to reinforce your own paddling skills. We all started out as novices, grateful for any high-quality instruction we were able to receive. Here's a terrific opportunity to "pay it forward".

Help us make the 2007 kayak and canoe novice whitewater clinic another success. We will need volunteers to help with the dryland, lake, and river instruction, and to assist with vital support activities. It is especially gratifying when a few of our "new" VPC members join this important effort as volunteers.

Please give your name to the safety/education director, and discuss how you can help. If you are available, your help will be appreciated, and you'll have fun, too. Teaching opportunities also may be available during the winter pool sessions.

Club funds have been used in years past to subsidize members' ACA canoe/kayak instructor certifications. Be sure to let an officer know if you are thinking of becoming ACA certified to teach whitewater canoeing or kayaking.