Girl Scouts Paddling Event with SAPC

Local Tucson Girls Scout Troop 1760 participated in two days of paddling instruction for their canoeing merit badges with the assistance of SAPC president Tommy James and members Chip Arnberg, Rick Johnson, Steve Anderson, Harry Wright, Kristin Stramler, Tim Allen and Norma Miller.  May, 2006

Photo contributions by Rick Johnson & Norma Miller
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SAPC Prez, Tommy James gives safety presentation.

         How to paddle a big Ducky.

   Getting her pulled back in.

Staying afloat.

      Harry & Kristin help kayak entry practice.

    Falling out & hanging on.

   Rope rescue practice.

  Happy paddlers.

Paddling at Lakeside Park

  Steve guides the IK users.

                                            Tommy grabs the swimmer.

Paddling practice.

Tommy flips.

    

       

  American Avocets

     Tim and friend

Troop moms

     

   

      The Big Ducky crew

  Harry

Group photo 05/14/2006

                                             

   Black-crowned Night Heron

      Chip

  Troop leaders Michelle & Erica