"Safe Summer Fun, Not Gatherings" Healthy Summer at Nakdong River in Gumi … Free Classes at Water Sports Experience Center

Operation from August 13 to September 5 linked with vacation and summer break

Experience 4 types: Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard, and Water Bicycle

Gumi Nakdong River Water Sports Experience Center where free trial classes are held.

Citizens enjoying water sports on the Nakdong River near Gumi Bridge.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Gumi City, Gyeongbuk Province, is hosting a free water sports experience event on the Nakdong River.

The event was organized to revitalize citizens exhausted by COVID-19 while maintaining social distancing. Even during this summer vacation season, citizens who had been hesitant to gather due to the spread of infectious diseases can now find relaxation in nature without the need to meet in groups.

On the 16th, Gumi City announced that it will operate free experience classes at the Gumi Nakdong River Water Sports Experience Center so that citizens can enjoy water sports economically with their families during the summer vacation and holiday season.

Gumi City completed the first free experience class from May 14 to June 6 with citizen participation.

A total of 1,988 citizens experienced the activities, including 828 kayaking and 460 canoeing participants, enjoying pleasant times with family, friends, and acquaintances.

The second free experience session will be held from August 13 to September 5, operating six times a day (10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30).

Located under the Gumi Bridge, the Gumi Nakdong River Water Sports Experience Center offers free opportunities to try four types of water leisure equipment: kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and water bicycle, providing citizens with a refreshing summer experience.

To prevent COVID-19, strict quarantine measures such as equipment disinfection, hand sanitizing, and temperature checks will be enforced during the operation.

For safe water leisure experiences, reservations are required online in advance, with remaining spots available for on-site registration.

Jang Se-yong, Mayor of Gumi City, said, “We hope to revitalize water leisure sports and provide energy to citizens whose cultural and sports activities have been limited due to COVID-19.”

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