Paddlesports Demo

Thursday, April 22, 2021
3:00 to 7:00p.m.
Lake Nokomis (Northwest Beach)

Demos by pre-scheduled appointment only.
To reserve your spot contact the paddlesports department at 612-339-3433.

Try Before You Buy! The first Boat Demo of the season is at Lake Nokomis. This is one of the largest Boat Demos in the Upper Midwest and it's certainly one of the earliest.  Dress appropriately for the weather.  No children under 13 or dogs in boats. Come paddle and ask questions to your heart's content.  Would you like to play, but can't on this day?  Take a look at our paddlesports demo schedule.

Classes Solo Canoe Control Lesson 4:30 and 6:00  (registration required) Tandem Canoe Control Lesson 4:00  (registration required) Canadian Solo Style Paddling Demo 5:00  (open to all) Call Midwest Mountaineering at 612-339-3433 to register.

Tons of Vendors with Equipment
For You to Play With !!

Canoes

Kayaks

Stand Up Paddleboards

Paddles

DEMO BEACH RULES:  Caution!  Early season demos are often subject to very cold water and windy conditions.  Accordingly, all participants must be 13 years of age or older and 90 lbs. or more.  Please, no dogs allowed on the beach (per city ordinance).

Check in at the Midwest Mountaineering tent.  All participants must sign the waiver and obtain a wrist strap.  Boat vendors will require seeing your wrist strap before allowing you to paddle demo boats.

Check in with the manufacturer before using any boats or equipment.  Be sure you understand how the equipment works before launching (rudders, foot pedals, adjustable seats etc).  Stay close to shore and within the safety boater perimeter.  Adhere to all safety boater instructions at all times.

Expect to get your feet wet.  Bring extra warm clothes.  Paddles and PFDs will be available.

Please join us – it will be a lot of fun!

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