Canoe Courses
Paddle Manitoba, FortWhyte Alive have partnered to provide you with quality Paddle Canada canoe courses. These courses will introduce you, and your family or group, to the basics of canoeing. In addition to safety training and equipment education, you will be taught the stokes and maneuvers that will help you to further enhance your paddling experience and build confidence on the water.
Location
Canoe courses are taught at the FortWhyte Outdoor Adventure Centre, 2505 McGillivray Blvd.
Length of Courses
Weekend courses start at 9:00 AM. Weekday courses begin at 5:00 PM and are
split over two days. Please arrive 15 minutes before the course start.
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.
Prerequisite
No previous canoeing skills are needed however a reasonable level
of physical fitness is required. Participants must be age 12 and over.
Successful Completion
Students will receive Paddle Canada certification in Canoeing Basic Skills upon successful completion of
the course.
How to Register
Registration information and forms for 2010 will be available shortly from Fort Whyte Alive
2010 Courses
The Canoeing Basic Skills course is designed to introduce the
novice to paddling with a partner in calm lake waters. The skills and knowledge
gained at this level form the foundation necessary for confident safe paddling
activities. Rescue techniques at this level are demonstrated with the option
for participant involvement.
May 2010
Mon & Wed. May 17 & 19- Canoeing Basic Skills
Sat. May 29- Canoeing Basic Skills
Mon & Wed. May 31 & June 2- Canoeing Basic Skills
June 2010
Mon & Wed. June 7 & 9- Canoeing Basic Skills
Sat June 12- Canoeing Basic Skills
Mon & Wed. June 14 & 16- Canoeing Basic Skills
Mon & Wed. June 21 & 23- Canoeing Basic Skills
Mon. & Wed. June 28 & 30 – Canoeing Basic Skills
July 2010
Mon & Wed. July 12 & 14- Canoeing Basic Skills
Sat. July 24- Canoeing Basic Skills
Monday & Wed. July 26 & 28- Canoeing Basic Skills
August 2010
Sat. August 7 – Canoeing Basic Skills
Sat. August 21- Canoeing Basic Skills
September 2010
Sat. Sept. 11- Canoeing Basic Skills
(Courses dates may be cancelled without notice based on registration)
