Newport Aquatic Center

My block-mates and I went outriggering in Newport Back Bay!

Before we were able to get in the outrigger we needed to learn a few things. First we put on our life jackets and grabbed a paddle. We were then strategically placed in our seating order for the outrigger. We learned the correct way to paddle using our core muscles but to also have every other person paddling on the opposite side.

We got in the outrigger and began our tour of Newport's Back Bay. We learned about native plants and animals. Something I learned that was very interesting was about the Native Americans that once lived there. They would outrigger to Catalina Island. It would be a long journey that would take an entire day. I can only imagine what that would be like, because after an hour of paddling on the water my arms were tired. They must have been in great shape!

This trip was an amazing learning experience! This is a great place to bring students on a field trip. They could learn about the native plants and animals that live here, the Native Americans that once lived here and about  how they affect their environment!