Learning to paddle a canoe solo is a liberating experience. This solo canoeing beginners course will teach you the fundamentals of paddling a canoe solo. Learn paddle techniques, adaptations to equipment, safety, environmental challenges and how to control your canoe all alone. Become a skilled paddler and pirouette your solo canoe around any obstacle. Flatwater […]
In this paddle workshop you will make your own canoe paddle from a variety of laminated woods for a traditional beavertail or ottertail blade. Pre-laminated shafts will be supplied for you to glue up the blades and grips to. A discussion of the various types of paddles and how to size a paddle to an […]
This advanced solo canoeing course takes solo paddling to the next level by introducing precise manoeuvering and linking moves together smoothly and efficiently. Solo canoeing is a great way to develop your canoeing skills because it allows you to see an immediate cause and effect of your actions clearly. You end up with a versatile […]
This advanced tandem canoeing course is designed to build your confidence and skill in navigating rivers and moving water environments. We will focus on tandem paddling techniques, as well as essential skills specific to open canoeing on rivers. These include packing for moving water, managing trim, paddling while standing, and handling currents, waves, and challenging […]
