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Kayaking for Beginners

Learn the paddle stroke, self-rescue and water safety in the security of a pool. ravel to an outdoor location to practice your new skills. Have fun while learning to kayak and experience nature close to home. Dress to get wet and have a great time! Two days of class. Instructor: John Gordon of Coastal Paddlers

Beginning Kayak Trip

Experience one of the fastest growing ways to enjoy the rivers and coastal waters, within the Beaumont area, to practice your paddling skills. Depending on local water levels, the location of this trip for beginners will be announced 48 hours prior to the class. This kayak adventure will begin at 0900 and end at 1200. Dress to get wet (just in case) and have a great time!

Course	Date	Day	Time	Tuition
ENVR	Sep 30	Sat	9-12	$25-$45 rental
ENVR	Nov 5	Sun	9-12	$25/$45 rental

GPS and the Outdoors

Change the way you use your GPS to work, play and interact with other GPS users. You’ll discover a whole new view of the world with the aerial photos and maps. Learn mapping software for Garmin, Magellan and Lowrance GPS owners. Experience your outdoor surroundings with a local field trip and hands on GPS use. Course meets on two days. Instructor: J. Kruger

Course	Date	Day	Time	Tuition
ENVR2080	Oct 14	Sat	9-12	$59

Writers Workshop
Enjoy a relaxing day paddling in a kayak on area waters with others interested in writing. Capture atmosphere, local color and mood for your travel articles, personal essays or your novel. All levels of paddlers and writers are invited to this innovative workshop. Participate in several hands-on exercises during the day to enhance your writing skills. Instructor: Dr. Richard Bothel

Course	Date	Day	Time	Tuition
ENVR2080	Oct 21	Sat	9-12	$79

Echo Tour
Enjoy a day on the water paddling into areas of Southeast Texas seldomly visited by people. Nature watchers, with some experience in paddling,will explore remote areas of the Neches River just a few miles from Beaumont. Bring your Kayaks, sack lunch, and your binoculars.

Course	Date	Day	Time	Tuition
	Oct 15	Sun	9-1	$35

Custom Guided Tour
Explore shallow water areas gives the outdoorsperson a "water-level" perspective on the environment that is not experienced from a motorized boat. Whether you enjoy bridwatching, photography, fishing, paddling for fitness, or just exploring the outdoors, guides are available to match your interests.
Reservations: 409-880-8907

http://outdoorstudies.com/guide