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Kayaking

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Learn the basics of kayaking on beautiful Crooked Lake! With support from The American Canoe Association and L.L. Bean, we are able to offer wristband paddle and hand adaptations so athletes with all abilities can join us on the water!

Click HERE to check out how the wristband paddle and hand adaptations work. 


Where: Crooked Lake
When: Tuesday’s, 4:30-6:00PM
Dates: May 14th – June 4th
Age Requirement: 13 – 21
Must be able to swim | A parent or caregiver is required to assist in and out of the water

To register, please click HERE

A STRIDE interest form (formally know as a STRIDE registration form), as well as current waivers must be on file to participate. 

Cost: A $25 administration fee is collected for those financially able for all multi-day programs. 


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Meet Our Kayak Program Leader – Linda Finkle

Linda Finkle is an ACA Level 2 Certified Coastal Kayaking Instructor, and holds two adaptive endorsements. She works for L.L. Bean teaching kayaking and snowshoeing, works on events for Farm to Fork Fitness Adventures, and writes for Adirondack Sports and LOCAL adk. Linda received her MBA from SUNY Albany, and is currently working on an MS in Therapeutic Recreation at SUNY Cortland. She is a Wilderness First Responder, and also volunteers with DKMS-Delete Blood Cancer and Hudson-Mohawk Search and Rescue. Linda loves kayaking and knows that everyone who tries it once, can’t wait to get on the water again. She is thrilled to be able to share her skills with new kayakers from STRIDE.

May 2024

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  • Wildwood
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  • Respite
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  • Canvas Paint Party
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  • Splits Happen Fundraiser
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Program Admin Fee

Have you received confirmation from our Program Director?

If not, email: aryan@stride.org. After confirmation, click on the button below and make payment according to the instructions on the page.