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    Practice Signup

    2013 GoPink!DC Practice Signup

    Guests are welcome to join us for a complimentary paddle. To participate in a practice, please email gopinkdc@yahoo.com to let us know the date and time you would like to come, in addition to signing up on the practice spreadsheet via the link above. Please arrive 20 minutes before to sign waivers, get a club-supplied paddle and PFD, and receive one-on-one paddling instruction.

    Typical Practice Session
    – Arrive 15 minutes before practice begins
    – Get gear and Warm-up
    – Seat Line-up
    – Launch boat
    – 60 minutes of paddling on the water - instruction, drills, race practice
    – Return to dock
    – Stretch and cool-down

    Suggested Items to Bring
    – Sunblock
    – Bottled water (1 to 3 depending on the heat index)
    – Sunglasses with securing strap
    – Secure hat or visor
    – Boating Butt Pad or a Gardner's kneeling pad to sit on for padding (club has extras to use at no charge)

    What to Wear  You will be on water so be prepared to get a little wet!
    – Quick-dry shorts or pants and a tee shirt/tank top
    – Sandals, boat shoes or old sneakers 
    – Water-resistant jacket, long pants, hat (cooler temps)
    – Paddling Gloves