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Canoe Intro Clinic

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June 6, 2025
West lake
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  • Basic Skills Clinic Jun6West lakeStart Time: 06:00Available: 8 seats

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3 hours
Availability : June 6
West lake
Min Age : 12
Max People : 8

Program is designed for those who are new to canoeing topics include OR those who have acquired their skills informally.

Topics include: equipment review, propulsion strokes, straight lining, maneuvering strokes.

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.

For those who have paddled some time ago, this is an opportunity to refresh your canoe skills and to master the craft.

I will cater the program to your needs, of stroke improvement.
Such clinic can prepare you for that romantic canoe trip and adventure that you have been longer for.

All classes are Paddle Canada sanction

Clinic Details

Meeting Time

6p.m. – West Lake, East group shelter.
Park at the furthest end/corner of main parking lot.
Walk towards the lake, past change room; turn left at the path to little bridge.
Other side of the creek is the east group shelter is where my truck will be parked.

Price Includes

  • GST ($3)
  • Rental of boat
  • Lifejacket & Paddles
  • Information/Lecture

What to Bring

  • Extra clothes (just in case!) Lv expensive sunglasses at home.
  • Soft footwear
  • Snack and water.
  • Bug dope
What to Expect

Learn about the various boat designs; experiencing the different hull shapes & sizes will give you a better understanding on your next rental or purchase.

If you have paddled already and wish to touch up your skills, experienced paddlers can also join us. Simultaneously, for you we will do advance skills, technique review, challenging strokes, plus craft management in windy conditions.

To Register

To register use the “proceed” icon for payment; either e-transfer or Paypal.

** Please at “Additional Notes”, indicate if need or will bring your own canoe.
Once payment received, confirmation and class details will be sent to you.
Transfer fee is $20 and no refunds within 48 hours of class.

Options:

Group Lessons:

Upon request we can cater private lessons for adults or group of youth/teens (school, scouts, guides, clubs, church, community) who are seeking canoe beginner skills. Program can be either:
– one hour of introduction to the paddle and boat for the 5 to 8 year old’s or
– for the 9+, four hours of basic strokes, that will enable you paddle with efficiency: propulsion strokes, straight lining and some maneuvering skills.

Bowron Lake Primer

A mini course is a great team builder for your upcoming expedition. Prepare yourself for your next lake trip (Bowron, Myrtle or Nation Lakes) Your clinic will ensure everyone is on the same page in terms of skills level, equipment familiarity and in shared dynamics. Topics can include:
* Stoke technique
* Packing
* Boat loading & launching
* Self / team rescue
* Wheels use / techniques

For the “Primer”, you may register for the “Intro Clinic” OR for a catered/personal clinic: “Submit Enquiry” for an appointment

 

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