Canoe Courses - River

All clinics and courses are run 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 canoes and equipment are available for free for courses, but you are responsible for transporting them to and from the course site. If you bring your own canoe, you should be able to paddle it comfortably in the kneeling position.

Introduction to Moving Water

This two-day program will provide paddlers with basic river canoeing skills on smooth moving water. River strokes, high and low braces, eddy turns, peel outs, ferries river reading and safety will be covered. All components of the course will focus on development of knowledge and skill in safety considerations, equipment requirements, strokes, manoeuvres, self rescue skills and awareness of limitations. The result of learning all of the above skills/knowledge is a safe, FUN experience on the river!

Location : Rocky Mountain House
Date: September 11-12, 2010
Transportation: You will be responsible for your own transportation
Program Fee: $75 per person and club membership

Additional Fees (if required): - Camping Fees

Prerequisites: Mandatory - A beginner canoeing course or equivalent paddling experience.

Gear to Bring:

You will need to provide all of your own meals.

Equipment
- Canoe & Paddles (3)
- PFD
- Bailer
- Throwbags

Club boats and equipment are available free of charge. Please make arrangements with the Equipment Manager
You will need to transport the paddling equipment to and from the course.

Personal
- Sunglasses and sun screen
- Water bottle
- Change of clothing for the trip back to camp in case you get wet!
- Logbook and pencil, if you wish to take notes.

Clothing
**A note on clothing: Attempt to eliminate cotton as much as possible during activities. Synthetic (i.e. fleece) is a much more effective option for outdoor activities.
- Toque and sun hat
- Light weight undershirt
- Wool or thermal socks OR neoprene socks
- Towel

Remember that it is better to wear multiple layers for warmth, than to wear one heavy layer.

Outdoor Gear
- Wind shell
- Warm coat or fleece liner
- Good rain gear (jacket and pants - no ponchos, please)
- Gloves or mitts (weather dependent)
- Old runners that may get wet or water shoes (must be close toed)
- Day pack


We have requested sunshine for the course, but unfortunately cannot guarantee it. Should you tend to be cold when outside for long periods of time, you may want to bring extra warm clothes.

There are limited places available for this course so please register early.

Contact the Canoe Co-ordinator (Ric) via email or phone him at 780-438-1296 to register.

Updated July 2010