This training is for those who identify as a person of color ONLY. It is intended to be safer space and maximize the opportunity for learning and sharing kayak skills.
Training will be facilitated by at least one person of color and may be supported by a white co-facilitator who has participated in several anti-oppression workshops.
Training Description: If you’ve never been on the water or have paddled some before, join us for this 3 hour training to get some basic kayaking and safety skills, become familiar with the bay, and learn how to communicate and paddle as a team!
Host Contact Info: Call 805-766-3882 or Eric@BackboneCampaign.org For more info and to register: click here
***If you are an experienced paddler or have gone through Intro to Kayaktivism, let us know and we may be able create a separate Kayaktivist guide training breakout group enabling you to orient new Kayaktivists.***
Once you register we’ll send you some more info, but plan to wear quick-drying clothing like what you might wear to yoga, as well as something warm and a windbreaker (Just about anything but cotton).
