Daejeon City "Experience Water Sports like Kayaking and Boating on Gapcheon"

A panoramic photo of the water leisure sports experience center installed at Gapcheon, Daejeon. Provided by Daejeon City

[Asia Economy (Daejeon) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Daejeon City announced on the 21st that it will operate the Gapcheon Water Sports Experience Center starting from the 23rd of this month.

The experience center is located between Expo Bridge and Dunsan Bridge and will be open every day except Mondays from noon to 7 PM until November 13. From May to August, the operating hours will be extended by one hour until 8 PM.

The usage fee is 5,000 KRW for adults, 4,000 KRW for youth and military personnel, and 3,000 KRW for children, based on one hour per session. Motorboats (up to 4 people) cost 30,000 KRW.

Applications for the experience can only be made on-site, and beginners can easily participate under the guidance and safety education provided by safety personnel.

The city plans to deploy eight safety personnel certified in lifesaving on-site and equip the center with rescue motorboats, water motorcycles, life jackets, and other safety equipment to prevent accidents.

For more detailed information regarding the use of the water sports experience center, inquiries can be made through the city's Sports Promotion Division or the City Sports Association.

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