Ready for the next level of Canoeing!
At this six and four hour course you will learn how to negotiate currents, moving water maneuvers and canoe carving.
We will commence with some still water skills, then introduce current strategies & skills and finally end with a river run.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of carving, lateral movement, reading water and risk management.
All day Sunday: we will review prerequisite of lake water skills including carving & “arc” control, followed by basic moving water skills and moves.
Monday evening: is a short river run on the Nechako River.
9:00am Grand Truck RR Bridge parking lot – see “meeting place” page
Must at least:
Some paddling experience – day trips or overnighters; including both bow and stern.
Recommended:
Have taken Intro to Lake or canoe basics certified course (ability to control the canoe on flat water without changing sides).
Own canoe is welcomed.
Travelling through Prince George for your ultimate slow moving river expedition.
Prepare yourself with the proper river skills that will enhance your paddling experience. River course is a great team builder for your upcoming expedition. Prepare yourself for your next grade one river trip (Nechako, Crooked, Fraser or Yukon Rivers) Your clinic will ensure everyone is on the same page in terms of river skills, equipment familiarity and in shared dynamics. Topics will include:
* Advance River Stroke techniques
* Eddyline negotiation
* Ferrying – back and forward
* Currents management
* River/capsize rescues
* Packing
Testimonial:
We just wanted to send you a big thank you for all of your canoe instruction! We used our new canoe skills everyday on the Yukon river and we were all so grateful for taking the course. We all agreed that we felt more confident on the river and after 16 days on the river we really improved with our skills! We completed the river and it was an adventure of a lifetime! and we didn’t capsize once…although there were a couple of moments where we came close! – Joanne
