Pool Clinics
We're offering four weekend sessions this winter in the Boston area. Each class is two hours long and we'll have a maximum of 6 students with a 1:3 ratio of instructors to students. The clinics are geared toward advanced beginner to intermediate kayakers, C-1ers, and OC-1ers.

During the first half of each session we'll focus on skills such as strokes, leans, and braces. We'll work on improving your execution of these basics so that when you put boat to river next spring you'll be ahead of the game.

The second half will be devoted to rolling. For those who can't roll, we'll start from scratch, leading you through a logical progression from hip snaps to paddle motions to a full-blown eskimo roll. If you're an experienced roller, you can work on improving your technique, flipping without setting up, and learning an off-side roll, a hand roll, or any other variation of the basic roll.

The Facilities
We use the Waltham YMCA pool, which is an excellent facility, easily accessible to the Boston-Worcester-Providence metro areas. It can comfortably fit 6 students and 2 instructors. It is located at 725 Lexington Street in Waltham.

Our low student-to-instructor ratio guarantees that you will receive the personalized attention our instruction program is known for, and our flexible instruction method uses both the C-to-C roll and the Modified Sweep roll to accommodate people with different body types and to make learning fast and enjoyable.

Equipment
We'd be happy to supply boats, paddles, life jackets, helmets, and wetsuits, but you may also bring your own. We encourage you to bring your own gear if you have it so you can get used to its quirks.

Questions?
We would be happy to answer any other questions that you might have about the pool clinics. Our office is open Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call us during these hours at 1-800-532-7483 or email us any time.

Signing Up
Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis. We reserve the right to cancel the series and refund students' deposits in the event of insufficient enrollment. Reservations can be made over the phone (800 532-7483) or by mailing a check to Zoar Outdoor, PO Box 245, Charlemont, MA 01339. Payment in full must accompany each reservation.

Cancellation Policy
All but $10.00 per person will be refunded for cancellations made more than 30 days in advance of the first day of the series. Cancellations made less than 30 days in advance will not receive any refund.

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