First City Paddling Club offers basic courses for dragon boats

BEMIDJI – The City of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the First City Paddling Club, is offering basic dragon boating lessons this summer at Diamond Point Park.

“Learn the basics, get out on the water and try something new,” said a press release.

Paddles are provided and a limited number of life jackets are available on request. The minimum number of participants is 16 people aged 13 and over and the maximum number is 20 people.

The dates are:
Thursday, July 18, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13th, 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 22nd, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The cost is $12 per participant.

For more information, contact Recreation Director Jamie Anderson at (218) 333-1857 or email [email protected].