Three-hour Safe Canoeing Course

This course introduces the beginning canoeist to the fundamentals of canoeing. Safety information and basic strokes will be covered, to give the participant enough skill to safely enjoy some recreational paddling with a partner close to shore.

Skills Taught:

∙Safety and theory
∙Legally required items you must have in the canoe
∙Selecting the right paddle and life jacket
∙Parts of the canoe and paddle
∙What to put in a day trip pack
∙Observe a canoe over canoe rescue
∙What to do if the canoe flips
∙Paddling skills
∙Paddlling in the front and back of the canoe
∙Carry and launch a canoe
∙Enter and exit the canoe safely
∙Balance the canoe
∙Move the canoe forward in a relatively straight line, as well as turn right and left
∙Pivot, move sideways, stop, and reverse the canoe’s direction

Schedule:
Course available for groups of 4 or more by appointment.
Course length: 3 hours

Cost: $60 per person (no taxes). This includes instruction, canoe, paddle, life jacket (PFD) and all safety equipment.

What to Bring:
∙Water and a snack. We encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle.
∙Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes. Flip flops are not recommended.
∙A change of clothes
∙Rain gear if it is wet
∙Sunscreen
∙Hat and sunglasses

60 William St Paris ON Canada N3L 1L5 | 519-442-5471
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