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NATURE & OUTDOOR RECREATION REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 51 PART TWO Basic Canoeing (age 13 & up) Learn basic paddling and safety skills for tandem canoeing in a short, introductory course. The course covers personal preparation, equipment choices, and strokes essential to efficient paddling in a Bond Lake-type environment. Approximately half the time will be spent on the water. Canoe rental is included. Location: Bond Park, Boathouse Instructor: Lynn Wright, ACA Certified Fees: $39(R) $51(N) (1 class) 85101 Sat Jun 13 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 85102 Sat Jul 18 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 85103 Sat Aug 15 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate Solo Canoeing (age 13 & up) This course will focus on refining the basic strokes and maneuvers for larger bodies of water and moving water. Topics such as transporting canoes, handling capsizes, and equipment choices may be covered. Participants must have taken one of Bond Park's canoeing classes or be proficient in canoeing. Canoe rental is included; a solo canoe is not typically available at Bond Park. Location: Bond Park, Boathouse Instructor: Lynn Wright, ACA Certified Fees: $64(R) $83 (N) (1 class) 85454 Sun Jun 14 1-5 p.m. 85455 Sat Jul 25 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 85456 Sat Aug 22 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Canoeing for Seniors (age 55 & up) Learn basic paddling and safety skills for tandem canoeing in a short, introductory course. The course covers personal preparation, equipment choices, and strokes essential to efficient paddling in a Bond Lake-type environment. Approximately half the time will be spent on the water. Canoe rental is included. Location: Bond Park, Boathouse Instructor: Lynn Wright, ACA Certified Fees: $21(R) $27(N) (2 classes) 85095 Wed, Thu Jun 10, 11 9-11 a.m. 85096 Thu, Fri Jul 16, 17 9-11 a.m. 85097 Thu, Fri Aug 20, 21 9-11 a.m. NEW! Boat Rental Hours and Rentals Boats may be rented from the Bond Park Boathouse. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied on the boat by an adult and wear a personal flotation device (PFD). All participants renting sailboats, canoes or kayaks must wear a PFD at all times. APRIL-MAY & SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Weekends & Holidays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. JUNE-AUGUST Daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Holidays (July 4) 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Closed weekdays with the start of Wake County traditional school year. NOVEMBER-MARCH Closed Hours of operation are subject to change. Boat Rental Fees BOAT TYPE FEE Pedal boat (4 person) $7 per 1/2 hour Rowboat $6 per hour Electric motor for rowboat $9 per use Canoe/Kayak $6 per hour Sailboat $11 per hour PRIVATE BOATS Private boats may be used on Bond Lake during regular boat rental hours only. Boats over 16 feet or powered by gasoline motors are prohibited. Daily Boat Launch Fee $4 per boat Season Launch Pass $30 per boat Canoeing Classes For groups of 3 to 6 people, canoeing classes can be tailored to meet the needs of the group. Great for groups planning canoeing outings or scouts working toward canoeing merit badges. Three hours minimum. For more information or to schedule a class, call (919) 469-4100.