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Pool Sessions For many years LPP has had weekly pool sessions. Unfortunately, as of 2023 post COVID, we have not been able to identify a new pool coordinator nor secure a pool location. If you would like to volunteer for this position or know of a pool in the south bay area that would be open to a weekly kayak pool session please contact us. Pool sessions are a safe place to concentrate on improving many aspects of boating without having to worry about cold water, current and rocks. Many boaters use the pool for learning to roll, trying out a new boat or just staying loose between river trips. It's a chance to meet other club members, plan your next paddling trip and relive last weekend's. If you've never been in a kayak and are just curious feel free to stop on by. The pool is also a great place to bring that co-worker, friend or significant other who has been promising to try kayaking, but never quite gotten around to it. At times In the peak summer months we can have over 20 boats in the pool and in the slower fall and spring 5 to 10 people. The majority of boats are whitewater kayaks, but we also get the occasional sea kayak and inflatable. The pool sessions are non-structured, so no official lessons are given, but there are always club members around who are willing to lend a hand, give advice or perform an Eskimo rescue when required. Afterwards many of us head over to a nearby bar or restaurant for a bite to eat and a drink. It's a heated outdoor pool and locker rooms are available. The cost is $12.00 per person. When you arrive you'll need to sign a simple liability waiver (once per season) and drop your $12 in the jar. Due to those pesky liability issues, the club cannot supply equipment so you'll need to bring your own boat and gear or borrow from someone. Please make sure your gear and kayaks are clean. No seal launches from the pool deck. A lifeguard is on duty and well supervised kids are welcome to come to the pool to try their hand at paddling a kayak. If you'd like some professional lessons in the pool to work on your technique or just try out a kayak you can contact these instructors: |