Canoe Classes
For all instruction, we provide a canoe, paddles, PFDs (personal floatation devices), shuttle service and at least one experienced instructor. Advance registration is required for all classes.
Introduction to River Canoeing
This 8 hour introductory course in the basics of river canoeing stresses technique, safety and enjoyment. Instruction is designed to provide both an understanding of the principals of canoeing and an opportunity to develop skill through practice. You will learn about equipment, strokes, maneuvering in current, river reading, safety, rescue techniques and knot tying. You will also have an opportunity to paddle both solo and in tandem. If the opportunity presents itself, we will take time to observe wildlife. We will break in the middle for lunch so bring a bag lunch with you.
Fee: $80 per person.
Next dates:
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9:00 am Saturday, 15 June 2013 - 9:00 am Saturday, 20 July 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 17 August 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 14 September 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 12 October 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 16 November 2013
Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing
This 10 hour introductory course in the basics of whitewater canoeing stresses technique, safety and enjoyment. Instruction is designed to provide both an understanding of the principals of canoeing in class II whitewater and an opportunity to develop skill through practice. You will learn about equipment, strokes, whitewater maneuvers (e.g., upstream and downstream ferries, eddy turns and peel-outs), river reading, safety, rescue techniques and knot tying. You will also have an opportunity to paddle both solo and in tandem. If the opportunity presents itself, we will take time to observe wildlife.
Fee: $160 per person.
Next dates: This trip is not currently scheduled.
Quick Start for Canoe
Designed for the total beginner who doesn’t have time for more in-depth instruction, the “Quick Start” course offers a 3 hour, intense introduction to canoeing. The course emphasizes safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition, and follows American Canoe Association guidelines. Specific topics include personal preparation for the trip, safety and rescue, proper equipment, getting started and maneuvers. A review at the end of the course will help to insure learning.
Fee: $30 per person.
Next dates:
- 9:00 am Saturday, 15 June 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 20 July 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 17 August 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 14 September 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 12 October 2013
- 9:00 am Saturday, 16 November 2013