Outdoor Recreation

Beginning Kayaking: Adult Basic Paddling

Beginning Kayaking: Adult Basic Paddling

Event Description

Participants will learn introductory kayak skills, such as the difference between sit-in and sit-on-top kayaks, basic paddle strokes, what basic equipment to bring on a kayak float trip, and how to load and unload a kayak, all about life jackets and other safety considerations, etc. We'll spend time on flat water practicing our basic paddling skills.

More Information

Participants must be 18 years or older and are expected to attend all four classes. Please purchase an Arkansas Fishing License and life jacket. Locations will be in Sebastian and Crawford County. Please email kendra.ingle@agfc.ar.gov to register. Registration is required for the event. 

Event Requirements

Prerequisites
    • Min Age: 18
    • Max Age: 75

Event Contact Information

Kiley VanMatre
Staff Name: Kendra Ingle
Staff Email: kendra.ingle@agfc.ar.gov
Staff Phone: 501-710-6285
Oct 07
Tue · 5:30 PM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Oct 14
Tue · 5:30 PM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Oct 21
Tue · 5:30 PM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake
Oct 28
Tue · 5:30 PM
8300 WELLS LAKE ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72916-8849
Wells Lake

Event Details

Free
10/06/2025
15 Spots Available, age 18-75