Pam Dillon, Barkly Region Sport Education Coordinator, Tennant & District Times
Allana Bold from “All About Paddling” travelled from Queensland to conduct a three-day canoe and kayak course held out at Tingkkarli (Lake Mary Ann).
Seven participants were taught the different strokes of canoeing, navigation, minimal environmental impact, knots, rescues, towing, communication, risk assessment, interpret weather, parts of both crafts, how to conduct a paddling brief and run a paddling activity.
It was great to see such a variety of people do the course, teachers, girl guide leaders, principals, general public and even our major.
On Saturday the participants were put to the test when community members were invited down to join in the lessons. All participants were under the watchful eye of Allana and Barkly Region Sports Education Coordinator Pam Dillon.
Groups were given feedback on their paddling activity which will help their future paddling assignments.
Each student still has a quiz to complete, a float plan, and paddling log until they can be successfully signed off by Allana as the assessor.
Everyone agreed, that not only did they learn lots, they had a fantastic time and are looking forward to taking students and friends out on the water to enjoy paddling.
This article appeared in Tennant & District Times, 12 August 2022.