{"id":7083,"date":"2011-08-16T11:42:05","date_gmt":"2011-08-16T16:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bemidjistate.edu\/bsutoday\/?p=7083"},"modified":"2021-11-01T15:28:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:28:40","slug":"opc-upcoming-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2011\/08\/16\/opc-upcoming-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming events at BSU\u2019s Outdoor Program Center"},"content":{"rendered":"
BEMIDJI, Minn. (August 16, 2011)<\/strong> — 91心頭利’s Outdoor Program Center will hold events for paddle boarding, sailing and kayaking over the next several weeks.<\/p>\n Aug. 27 – Standup Paddleboard Demo<\/strong>, noon – 1 p.m. Free; contact OPC at (218) 755-2900 to register. Aug. 31 – Sailing Clinic<\/strong>, 1-3 p.m. Free; contact OPC at (218) 755-3900 to register. Sept. 1 – Sea Kayak Clinic<\/strong>, 3-5 p.m. Free; contact OPC at (218) 755-3900 to register. For more information, and to confirm dates and times for all OPC activities, please call the Outdoor Program Center offices at (218) 755-2999.<\/p>\n
\nThe Outdoor Program Center and No Comply Board Shop of Bemidji will provide a free demo of stand-up paddleboards. There will be equipment and an instructor on-hand to give guidance and tips.
\nLocation: BSU Waterpark, Diamond Point Park
\n• more information<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis free clinic begins with small-boat safety, parts of a boat, knots, rigging and capsize procedures before taking to the water. Wetsuits, paddling jackets and lifejackets provided.
\nLocation: BSU Waterfront; Diamond Point Park
\n• more information<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis session will introduce users to kayaking in open water, with a focus on safety, equipment, basic paddling and capsize recovery. Participants are expected to tip over a kayak and swim, then return to the boat. This course is required for persons wanting to take rental kayaks out on Lake Bemidji.
\nLocation: OPC Boathouse; Diamond Point Park
\n• more information<\/a><\/p>\n