‘Sea Kayaking’ training programme for children in Visakhapatnam

A ‘Sea Kayaking’ training programme for children under the auspices of the District Sports Authority will be conducted at Rushikonda Beach in Visakhapatnam. Training sessions will be held daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., said District Sports Development Officer (DSDO) Ms. June Gallyot, in a release on Thursday.

As part of the programme, children will be trained first in basic paddle techniques on the beach. This will be followed by safe launching practice in the sea. The training is being conducted following safety protocols, with compulsory life jackets and under the guidance of an experienced coach, she said.

Ms June shared that the main objective of the programme is to promote safety awareness, discipline, self-confidence, and physical fitness among children. Interested participants may contact Mr V. Das, Water Sports Coach at 9440012049 and 8096131131.