THE GREAT RACE® TRAINING PROGRAMS

The "No Swim" Triathlon

10-Week Great Race Training Program, courtesy of The Sacramento Bee

Beginner Training Program, courtesy of Jennifer Mathias, MS, ATC, CSCS

Kayak Training by Current Adventures.

Koinonia Training Paddling Clinics Information

Pre-Great Race Kayak and Canoe Clinic

Saturday, July 10

On Saturday, July 10, the River City Paddlers, Inc. in cooperation with Current Adventures Kayaking will sponsor a clinic for anyone interested in learning more about paddling techniques for kayaks and canoes. All skill levels are welcome. The clinic is a good chance to learn how to boat from experts in the local paddling scene and how to understand the river's dynamics. Basic paddling techniques and tips for racing The Great Race® will be discussed. Students must provide there own equipment. Helmets and lifejackets are required.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the start area (for Great Race® watercraft). The Clinic will start at 9:30 a.m. and will consist of an instructional downriver trip on The Great Race® course. The cost is $20.00. For more information, contact Current Adventures Kayaking at 530-333-9115 or toll free 888-452-9254 (888-4kayaking).. All participants will meet at the Lower Sunrise Parking Lot near the footbridge, located downstream from Sunrise Avenue. Paddlers will need to provide their own shuttles.

Warm-Up Paddle Race

Sunday, July 11

River City Paddlers, in cooperation with Current Adventures Kayaking will stage a warm-up paddle race on Sunday, July 11.

Registration will be handled on-site, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Lower Sunrise Pedestrian Bridge. The warm-up race will begin at 9:30 a.m. The fee is $20 per person. All levels of canoe and kayak paddlers are welcome to enter. The divisions will be the same as The Great Race®. Helmets and lifejackets will be required of each boater.

Racers must provide their own equipment. All boats must be unsinkable. Learn some tips by watching skilled boaters! Group or private lesssons are also recommended. For more information, contact Current Adventures Kayaking at 530-333-9115 or toll free 888-452-9254 (888-4kayaking).

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