Prerequisites: none

Overview: 

This introduction to Tandem Lake canoeing course will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling. In addition, there will be an emphasis on communication with your partner and stroke efficiency. Your instructor Neil uses lots of analogies to ballroom dancing to ensure that you and your partner are in sync and can make your canoes "dance" on the water.  At the end of this course there will be 2 written assignments that must be delivered to Neil via email. They are expected to take no more than 2 hrs to complete. We would like them completed in a week or so, discuss with Neil if you need more time.

At the end of this course, you will receive Paddle Canada Certification.

All equipment will/can be supplied.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual and you will be paired with another registrant. 

As our home on rundle pond is under renovations in June, this will be held at Leduc Boat Club.

Leduc Boat Club has the following amenities 

• Washrooms 
• Kitchen
• WIFI
• paddling tank (in the event of thunderstorms/high winds/stroke introductions/stroke corrections)

Suggested Stuff to Bring (Weather Dependent)

• Wide-Brimmed Hat
• Sunglasses (eyeglass floats are also suggested)
• Sunscreen and lip balm (waterproof)
• Water shoes or sandals
• Water Bottle 
• Towel and change of clothes - Swims do happen occasionally!!!
• Rain gear - only in the case of thunderstorms will class not continue. 
• A pair of knee pads - if you have them
• bring you pfd and paddle if you have and want to use your own 

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 7 2025

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for the pool session. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room will be needed.

This program will run on: 15th , 17th , 22th 24th July at Rundle Pond and on 12th July at East Glen Pool 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton AB T5B 1P1 (this is a 1 hr wet exit practice session) 

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 4th

Planned Course facilitator :  Bielak , Chantelle 

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for the pool session. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room will be needed.

This program will run on: 19th and 20th July at Rundle Pond  and on 12th July at East glen Pool 11410 68 St NW, Edmonton AB T5B 1P1 (this is a 1 hr wet exit practice session) 

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 4th

This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills.  This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.   

The course starts at 9:30am at hermitage pond we will have lunch and spend the afternoon on the river (likely 50th street (Capilano) or Wilfred Laurier park)

On Sunday we will head to an appropriate river depending on flows (Sturgeon, Pembina, or NSR near Genesee) .

Prerequisites: basic kayak skills (forward, reverse, sweeps, low brace), complete multiple wet exits and comfortable upside down, reasonable swimming skills.

Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest,  paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.

Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants

Cancellation: If river is too high, we'll find another July weekend for the majority.

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is July 7

Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen

if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact ed@ceyana.ca

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water. Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for practicing wet exits. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. 

This program will run on: August 9th, 10th at Rundle Pond 

Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season Wet Exits, More Wet Exits and Stroke Improvement April 12 at MacEwan U Recreation Centre (109 St & 104 Ave).

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Aug 4th

Planned Course facilitator :  Sylvia Lee