Advanced Courses
Once you are confident with your flatwater skills you may want to challenge yourself with Paddle Canada’s advanced courses. Canoe and kayak camping, whitewater, and lake water paddling are some of the interests covered in these courses. Contact the various discipline chairs listed below to find out more details on available courses and instructors.
Moving Water Canoe
Description: Learn to paddle moving water and whitewater in a solo or tandem canoe.
Contact: Brian Johnston, movingwater@paddle.mb.ca, (204) 754-2651
River Kayak
Description: Moving water and whitewater kayak
Contact: Mick Lautt, riverkayak@paddle.mb.ca, (204) 470-4872
Canoe Tripping
Description: Learn to enjoy, or lead, multi-day canoe trips in river and lake environments. Navigation, camping and safety skills are part of the curriculum. Great for families.
Contact: Dave Pancoe, tripping@paddle.mb.ca, (204) 284-4072
Sea Kayaking
Description: Open water touring for kayaks on lakes and coastal environments. Camping and navigations skills covered as part of the program.
Contact: Phil Hossack, seakayak@paddle.mb.ca, (204) 736-2902
Lake Water Canoe
Description: Techniques for open water paddling in all conditions coupled with advanced manoeuvre strokes.
Contact: Chris Milne, lakewater@paddle.mb.ca, (204) 775-4123
