Lake Canoe Skills Introductory Tandem
Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem is the first course in the Lake canoe paddling series offered by Paddle Canada. This course builds on the fundamentals that were learned from Canoe Basic Skills. During this course paddlers will increase their safety and theory knowledge, hone their paddling skills to encounter paddling in calm to light wind conditions and larger water crossings.Prerequisite : Canoeing Basic Skills
Price
$95 Paddle Manitoba/FortWhyte Members, $125 Non-Members
Location
Canoe courses are taught at the FortWhyte Outdoor Adventure Centre, 2505 McGillivray Blvd.
Equipment
Canoes, paddles, PFDs, and safety equipment are provided.
Please wear clothing appropriate for the conditions and bring a change. As part of learning paddling skills you will participate in a “wet exit” and rescues – essential for safe paddling technique – so bring a change of clothes. More details of required items will be found on your registration form.
Successful Completion
Students will receive Paddle Canada certification in Canoeing Basic Skills or Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem upon successful completion of their course.
2010 Course Dates
May 2010
Canoeing Basic Skills
Wednesday, May 19 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday, May 31 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
June 2010
Canoeing Basic Skills
Monday, June 7 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 9 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday, June 14 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 16 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday, June 21 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 23 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Monday, June 28 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 30 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem
Saturday, June 12 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
July 2010
Canoeing Basic Skills
Monday, July 12 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday, July 2 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem
Saturday, July 24 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
August 2010
Canoeing Basic Skills
Saturday, August 7 – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, August 21 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Lake Canoe Skills Instruction Tandem
Monday/Wednesday, August 9 & 11 – 5:00pm – 9:00pm
September 2010
Canoeing Basic Skills
Saturday, September 11 – 1:00pm-5:00pm
(Courses dates may be cancelled without notice based on registration)
How to Register
Registration information and forms can be found
Here.
