Haw River Assembly's Nature4All Diversity series seeks help individuals find a sense of connection to outdoor recreation and highlight instructors and groups that provide BIPOC representation. We will have various workshops and events throughout the year, so please select which events you plan to attend and you will receive important details the week of your event!
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Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Ebenezer Beach at Jordan Lake (920 Beaver Creek Rd, Apex, NC 27502)
Join Stephanie Cobb-Winfrey of the Black Butterfly Swim Club of Winston Salem for the first part of the event, which focuses on water confidence. This part will include a review of water safety, a discussion of barriers to swimming and experiences, an overview of swim equipment, practicing water comfort, and working on front and back floats. After the water confidence portion, Raphael Darden of Xplore Kayak (a veteran-owned business) will lead a kayak paddle to start the month of June! You will enjoy a nice paddle at Jordan Lake as Raphael shares tips to enhance your paddling skills! Kayaks and equipment are provided, but there is a limited quantity. Registration is $5 per person.
Agenda:
9:30 am-10:30 am Water Confidence with Stephanie Cobb-Winfrey
10:30-11 am Break time
11 am-12:30 pm Paddle Workshop with Raphael Darden
Safety
EMS will be present during the water confidence portion and we will have PFD (personal flotation devices) during the kayak portion.
We ask that participants be 16 years of age or older.