Preseason Paddling Camp

NJDBC Preseason DB Paddling Camp

Feb 24 - March 2, 2025

Join US for our Preseason Camp week at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.

Offers new and experienced paddlers an opportunity to get a jump start on the 2025 season in sunny Florida. 

GENERAL INFO -

• Instructor:  Coaches: Ellen, Louise, Mary, Tara

• SIGNUP and FEE:

  • • SIGNUP FORM HERE  - just add your name to the bottom of the list on the appropriate tab.

    • PAYMENT INFO

      • • Pay venmo: @njdragonboat

        • WEEKDAY = $300 per camper ($250 for NJDBC members). 

        • WEEKEND = $120 per camper ($100 for NJDBC members)

        • Daily rate = $65/day ($55 for NJDBC members)

• CAMP INFO

  • • ADDRESS:

      • • Nathan Benderson Park (5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, Fl 34235)

        • meet at the docks to the far left parking lot (not near the Finish line tower)

    • SCHEDULE

      • • 2 - 75 minute paddling sessions each day @ 8AM and 11AM

        • Video Review @ 1:30PM on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday

    • WHAT TO BRING

      • • Lunch and chair/towel for the break between the two daily sessions. Popcorn for the video review.

        • PFD, paddle and seat cushion

        • lots of water, sun screen

        • Loaner paddles and pfds available

    • WHAT TO EXPECT

      • • Lots of individual coaching in this small intimate camp.

ABOUT THE SITE 

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