Shifting Gears United

Kayaking/Paddling Clinics and Outings

Shifting Gears United works with disability groups and agencies to provide an accessible kayaking adventure. We have a small fleet of stable tandem sit-on-top kayaks and inflatable paddleboards that can accommodate paddlers of all ages and most disabilities. All participants are introduced to kayaking and paddleboarding by experienced instructors and are guided on the water by trained volunteers for a memorable day of paddling fun and adventure.

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Group Kayaking
Volunteers Assist Vets as Needed
Guide dog being trained to be comfortable in kayak
Paddleboarding with Shifting Gears United
Paddleboarding with Shifting Gears United
Paddleboarding with Shifting Gears United

Location

North Palm Beach Rowing Club
13425 Ellison Wilson Road
North Palm Beach, FL 33408

General Schedule (subject to change to accommodate individual group)

8:00 am – Volunteer arrival
9:00 am – Participants arrive to check-in, sign waivers and attest that they can swim and are comfortable in the water.
9:30 am – Program begins with on-land instruction, followed by on water kayaking
12:00 noon – Program Concludes

Equipment

Shifting Gears United will provide kayaks, paddleboards, paddles and PFD [personal floatation device]. SGU has a limited supply of adaptive equipment which can be used to make your paddling experience enjoyable, functional and safe. PFDs are required to be properly worn by all participants while on the water.

What to Wear/Bring

Participants should wear appropriate clothing [no jeans, sweat pants, sweat shirts] and prepare to get wet. Footwear is encouraged as you may encounter sharp rocks or other objects. Also bring a hat, sunglasses with holders, prescriptive glasses holders, sunscreen, towels and other personal items as anticipated. We strongly suggest you NOT bring important items like wallets, cell phones, cameras on the kayak. Bottled water will be provided.

Please notify our program director or instructors of any special requests or needs prior upon arrival.

Volunteers

We are always looking for the assistance of volunteers to help with our programs, especially those with kayaking and paddleboard experience. Volunteers should plan to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to program start for setup and stay 30 minutes after the end of the program to help clean, secure and store gear.

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More Information or to Schedule Your Group

Contact Jacqui Kapinowski (561) 831-8887

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Waiver and Legal Agreement

Waiver and Release of Liability

I know that participating in Shifting Gears United athletic events is potentially hazardous. I agree not to enter any Shifting Gears United race, activity, or sponsored event unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the activity. I assume all risks associated with participating, including, but not limited to: falls, contact with vehicles, other participants, spectators, or others, the effect of the weather, including high heat, extreme cold and/ or humidity, traffic conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this Waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my application, I, for myself or for my child and anyone else entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Shifting Gears United to which I belong (including directors, officers, leaders, members, athletes, volunteers, guides), the local county and city departments of Parks and Recreation, all sponsors of Shifting Gears United and any of their races or events, members and volunteers, from present and future claims and liabilities of any kind, known or unknown, arising out of my participation in any Shifting Gears United event or related activities, even though that liability may arise out of ordinary negligence or fault on the part of the persons named in this Waiver. By registering for a Shifting Gears United or any other race though Shifting Gears United, I hereby grant my permission to Shifting Gears United to act as proxy on my behalf for that race with full authorization to execute consents, waivers and releases included in the Shifting Gears United registration. I further grant my permission to all the foregoing to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my participation in Shifting Gears United for any legitimate purpose, without remuneration. I have read this waiver and agree to the terms.

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I understand that (1) participation with Shifting Gear s United is strictly voluntary, and (2) I a monthly to receive/provide running companionship, advice, and encouragement from my fellow Shifting Gears United athletes/volunteers/guides. If anything, else is asked of me, or if I am otherwise uncomfortable or concerned, I will bring it to the immediate attention of the Shifting Gears United President.

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