Title: ACA Certified Kayak Instructor

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Nashville, TNUSA
(Hometown: Nashville)

Member of this
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June 15, 2009

Organizer of this Meetup Group since

June 15, 2009

Introduction

I fell in love with kayaking nine years ago and enjoy passing along the love of the sport to others. After teaching others for a long time, I spent my vacation in New Hampshire getting certified by the American Canoe Association.

Any paddling experience, even distant past? And in what - canoe, kayak, other?

Canoed growing up, tandem kayaked and moved on to paddling my 12' Wilderness System Pungo, the best recreational kayak on the river.

If you can do ?? after the lesson you will feel like your money was well spent.

For nine years on a Mazda I transported a 12' boat that weighs 47 pounds. Ladies, don't let anyone talk you into a small, light boat that you will regret owning every mile you are on the river! Let me show you how it's done.

What motivates you to take the lesson?

There's bad advice given by untrained people doing an injustice to the sport. Learn from those who belong to organized paddling associations. Your safety depends on it.

What works best for you - evenings during the week, Saturday, Sunday? Please list all.

If there's nothing on the calendar that works for your schedule, email me. If your group or family reunion would like private instructions in groups of five during your event, we can make that happen.

What Leslie is saying about this Meetup Group

I love that moment when someone's face lights up and they say, "I can do this! I love this!" and I think, "A new kayaker is born." Thank you all for allowing me to be a part of that.

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  • Leslie
    Leslie Cindy, you've got a boat. See you there!
    Sep 19
    Stones River Paddle
    Sunday 10:00 AM
    16 QuietWater Paddlers
    2 days ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie added a new photo to Meetup Group Photo Album
    3 days ago | View Album | All Albums
  • Leslie
    Leslie Au contraire mon cheri, Catherine. Everything needed is provided with the lesson. Just wear shoes that can get wet (and clothes that can get wet if you want to experience your first flip).
    Sep 12
    Three hours of Private Kayak Lesson
    Sunday 1:00 PM at Vivrett Creek Recreational
    6 QuietWater Paddlers
    3 days ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie
    Oct 1
    I RSVPed Yes for Island Camping!
    Friday 5:00 PM
    1 QuietWater Paddlers
    3 days ago | RSVP
  • Leslie
    Leslie Peggy, gotcha covered galfriend! One more boat is available.
    Sep 19
    Stones River Paddle
    Sunday 10:00 AM
    16 QuietWater Paddlers
    2 weeks ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie By reports, at that time it was drenching some other part of Nashville but by some power far greater than mine at 6:01, the rain stopped and the sun came out on the lake!...
    Aug 21
    Full Moon Paddle
    Saturday 6:00 PM
    15 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie Anyone who wants to just meet at Anchor High and skip the paddle, the meetup time is 7 p.m. See you there!
    Aug 21
    Full Moon Paddle
    Saturday 6:00 PM
    15 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie Yes, Dana, the address listed for the event is the address where we are meeting. Don't feel bad, not even locals are familiar with the address. It's a hidden gem.
    Aug 21
    Full Moon Paddle
    Saturday 6:00 PM
    15 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    2 weeks ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie Karen and Michael have dibs on two of the boats; that leaves two more available.
    Sep 19
    Stones River Paddle
    Sunday 10:00 AM
    16 QuietWater Paddlers
    3 weeks ago | Details
  • Leslie
    Leslie Lynn gets the yak that Holly reserved. Tracy's new boat came in (yeahh! congrats!), Dr. Tim, AngieM, Jessie and Clayton have boats so that makes the last boat available for Karen. Everyone's set, awesome! (Nichole, sorry you can't make it....
    Aug 21
    Full Moon Paddle
    Saturday 6:00 PM
    15 attended · 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)
    3 weeks ago | Details

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