Pool Basics - A
The 2008 winter courses have now finished.
For upcoming classes, contact Dave Sitar 701-2856 or e-mail kayak2hell(a)yahoo.ca
Below is the outline of past classes:
Details: Each session consists of 0.5 hours on dry land and 1.5 hours on the
water. Kayaks are provided. You just come with a bathing suit and optional
nose plug. The paddling part of the course teaches the basic strokes. Half
the time is devoted to roll and brace instruction. The dry land sessions cover
other aspects including:
· Kayaks - models and features
· Paddling clothing
· River safety
· River features and grading system
Note: This course is specifically designed for paddler who aspire to paddle
easy whitewater (grades I and II) and possibly progress to more challenging
class III. It may not be suitable for those who wish only to paddle lakes
or easy grade I rivers as whitewater instruction includes more emphasis on
roll recovery and stability training (bracing).
Moving Water Introduction - The Pembina Weekend
Dates: May 24, 25
Where: Pembina River Provincial Campground at Entwistle
Details: This awesome weekend is designed as the perfect follow-up to the
whitewater pool basics. Saturday is a learning session on easy grade I river.
Students learn to adjust to current and learn eddy turns and ferries. On Sunday
there is an optional downriver paddle ending at the campground. Camp out and
enjoy outdoor living and a campfire.
Costs:
Pool Basics $160
The Pembina Weekend - $75.00 (Deduct $50 if you took either of the pool basics
courses).
All clinics and courses are run by our volunteer instructors for the benefit of club members, to give you the skills to enjoy our great program of day and weekend trips. We strongly encourage you to take the appropriate course to upgrade or fine tune your skills but you still need the experience on the river at your skill level for building confidence. If you are not sure of your skill level, discuss it with the course coordinator before signing up.
Club kayaks and equipment are available for free rental for courses, although you may bring your own boat and equipment if you wish.
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Rundle Park Paddling Centre In the summer, we have weekly access to the Rundle Park Paddling Centre.
For those unfamiliar with RPPC, it’s an outdoor facility with a boat
house full of canoes and kayaks, and a big clean paddling pond. It is
available FREE OF CHARGE to members of participating clubs, such as
us. We get to use the place every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00.
Experienced club members are usually on hand every week, to provide
instruction to those who need it. Non-members can also show up for one
free visit, but must join the club if they wish to continue coming.
If you’re interested, just show up and grab one of the supplied boats,
or bring your own. To get there, simply head for the buildings in Rundle
Park, then look for the sign. |
Updated June 2008