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Canoe Skills (Levels 1-4)
If you require or wish for a formal certification for canoe skills, this is for you.
Certified lessons will get you to the next level of precision canoeing and team paddling.
In co-ordination of a partner you will learn to paddle with efficiency and maneuvering with accuracy.
You will discover canoe carries that minimizes back strain, how to tie canoes to your vehicle and learn the safe, easy ways to enter & exit your boat from shore, dock and water.
Course includes introduction of the five basic strokes, that will enable you paddle with efficiency: propulsion strokes, straight lining and some maneuvering skills.
The program then progresses to tipping over rescue, tripping/long distance skills, teamwork, parallel parking and progressive maneuvering moves.
The last 4 hours includes statics and advance & precision of strokes, advance capsizing rescue scenarios, solo, adverse condition techniques and leadership considerations.
All classes include equipment, lecture and (optional) theory & practical testing.
6:00 p.m. – Friday Evening at West lake
9:00 am – Saturday all day at either West/Berman Lake
Select number of people, then “proceed” icon for payment; either e-transfer or Paypal.
Once payment received, confirmation and class details will be sent to you.
The option of a lower level 8hr “Basic Intro” certification course is available; Fri eve and Sat am only.
Please let me know if you choose this option; cost $147