Introduction and Essentials of Canoeing
Name:
Introduction and Essentials of Canoeing
Date:
June 24, 2018
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
Website:
http://www.paddleantrim.com
Event Description:
Student to instructor ratio (ACA certified instructor/class): 6:1 maximum — $150/person
This class is non-refundable.
This class is non-refundable.
Canoeing skills class (not instructor certification) focusing on efficient and safe paddling to prepare for journeys in protected waters. Bow and stern forward stokes and maneuvering strokes as well as general paddling safety including deep water rescues will be covered. Learn how to gracefully paddle a canoe and great way to prepare for that canoe camping trip to the Boundary Waters! This is a great class for those new to canoeing or those who have had no formal instruction.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and meet the ACA eligibility requirements (http://www.americancanoe.org/default.asp?page=EEC).
What To Bring
– Minimum 14 foot long Tandem Canoe with floatation (built in or float bags). If you do not have your own canoe please contact the instructor and we will try to make arrangements for a canoe to be available for the class. Note: Solo Boats are not part of this class without prior instructor permission.
– Canoe Paddle
– Vest-styled pfd (life jacket)
– Clothes that can get wet, rescues will require getting wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc….anything but cotton!
– Fleece Jacket or pullover (in case it gets cool)
– Paddling Jacket or raincoat if they day looks breezy
– Water shoes or neoprene boots
– Dry clothes to change into
– One-liter plastic water bottle
– Lunch/snacks
– Sunscreen
– NO COTTON NO COTTON NO COTTON…say it with me…Cotton Kills.
– Canoe Paddle
– Vest-styled pfd (life jacket)
– Clothes that can get wet, rescues will require getting wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc….anything but cotton!
– Fleece Jacket or pullover (in case it gets cool)
– Paddling Jacket or raincoat if they day looks breezy
– Water shoes or neoprene boots
– Dry clothes to change into
– One-liter plastic water bottle
– Lunch/snacks
– Sunscreen
– NO COTTON NO COTTON NO COTTON…say it with me…Cotton Kills.
Date
Sunday, June 24th, 2018 @ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address
Ellsworth River Park
Bridge St/Rushton Rd
Ellsworth, MI 49729
