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Photos: Kayak training adventures

FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Instructor Rachel Iversen, top, said that unschooled kayakers often unwittingly can cause issues like navigating through fishing lines, straying into motorboat traffic or distress for rescuers when the flip over in their boat. An 11-year-kayak veteran, Iversen said being "manpowered is empowering." Paddlers mastered the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Instructor Rachel Iversen, top, said that unschooled kayakers often unwittingly can cause issues like navigating through fishing lines, straying into motorboat traffic or distress for rescuers when the flip over in their boat. An 11-year-kayak veteran, Iversen said being "manpowered is empowering." Paddlers mastered the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, demonstrates the proper sitting positing and paddling technique on dry ground as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, demonstrates the proper sitting positing and paddling technique on dry ground as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, gets help from Rob Alexander of Washington as they demonstrate how to put on a life vest in a way that prevents it from going over the top of your head, increasing the risk of drowning. Paddlers mastered the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, gets help from Rob Alexander of Washington as they demonstrate how to put on a life vest in a way that prevents it from going over the top of your head, increasing the risk of drowning. Paddlers mastered the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR As they learn proper balance in a boat on land, Kristi Webb tries to push over Chris Blum, both of Springfield, as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR As they learn proper balance in a boat on land, Kristi Webb tries to push over Chris Blum, both of Springfield, as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Jason Pastorik tries to master tightening a life vest for his friend, Lindsey Semonski, both of Marquette Heights, as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Jason Pastorik tries to master tightening a life vest for his friend, Lindsey Semonski, both of Marquette Heights, as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, shows how to find the center of your paddle and place your hands as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Lenore Sobota of Normal, an 18-year kayak veteran, shows how to find the center of your paddle and place your hands as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Kim Poston of Peoria kayaks with her mix terrier Kiera serving as her kayak hood ornament as paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
FRED ZWICKY/JOURNAL STAR Paddlers master the art of kayaking during a training clinic sponsored by the Mackinaw Canoe Club on Eureka Lake in Eureka Sunday. ACA certified instructors taught paddlers proper sitting and balance techniques on land and then progressed to paddling lessons on the water.
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