Course Description
One and a half-day Flatwater Canoeing Course - Levels A-C
This one and a half-day course is designed for the novice canoeist who would like
to learn how to paddle their canoe safely and with confidence. It is also for the
‘self taught’ or more experienced canoeist who would like to improve on their skills.
Participants will learn tandem canoeing. Emphasis throughout the course is on safe
canoeing practices while mastering the fundamentals. We have lots of fun, too!
Successful participants will receive certification for Flatwater Level C by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association.
Prerequisites: None
Safety
- Retrieving a swamped canoe
- Canoe over canoe resue
- Re-entering canoe
Paddling Skills - Tandem
- Entering and exiting canoe
- Paddling positions
- Changing positions in the canoe
- Pivoting
- Moving Sideways
- Forward straight line
- Turns and circles
- Stopping
- Landings
- Reverse straight line
- Lifting, carrying and transporting the canoe
Theory
- Equipment selection, knowledge and care
- Government regulations
- Safe canoeing procedures
- Outdoor and windy weather precautions
Schedule: The course runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday at Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area, which is halfway between Cambridge and Brantford, Ontario .
Saturday, Sunday 10,11 May
Saturday, Sunday 17,18 May
Saturday, Sunday 7,8 June
Saturday, Sunday 21, 22 June
Saturday, Sunday 19, 20 July
Saturday, Sunday 26, 27 July
Saturday, Sunday 23, 24 August
Saturday, Sunday 13, 14 Semptember
Saturday, Sunday 4, 5 October
Course length: 10 hours
Cost: $110 (no taxes). This includes instruction, canoe, paddle, life jacket (PFD) and safety equipment.
A 10% discount is available for groups of 4 or 5.
What to Bring:
- 2 litres of water per person per day for a hot day. Less will do on a cooler day, but it always better to have too much than not enough!
- Lunch
- Snacks. Trail mix, salted nuts, dried fruit, fruit and granola bars are all good.
- Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes. Bring an extra pair to be kept dry to change into if necessary.
- Warm clothing. You can get cold even on a hot day if you are wet.
- Complete change of clothes. Keep a dry set in your vehicle.
- Rain gear. The course runs regardless of weather (within reason)
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Bathing suit and towel
All dates have been updated for the 2008 season
Dragonfly Paddling offers the following courses:
| Course |
Level(s) |
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| 2 Hour Safe Canoeing Course |
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more info |
| 1 Day Flatwater Canoeing Course |
Level A->B |
more info |
| 1.5 Day Flatwater Canoeing Course |
Level A->C |
more info |
| 2 Day Flatwater Canoeing Course |
Level A->D |
more info |
| 1 Day Flatwater Canoeing Course |
Level D |
more info |
| 2 Day Lakewater Canoeing Course |
Level 1 |
more info |
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"Dragonfly Paddling is a small, friendly company devoted to teaching canoeing. We love to canoe and we love to teach."
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