Ceyana Canoe Club
This Introduction to Lake Canoeing course introduces beginner tandem paddlers how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters. Some topics covered are entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, equipment selection and where to go paddling. You can register on your own or with a partner. In addition we aim to demystify: Trip planning, Orienteering, Gear, Stowing and balancing gear in a canoe
This Introduction to Lake Canoeing course introduces beginner tandem paddlers how to paddle with a partner in calm sheltered waters. Some topics covered are entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, equipment selection and where to go paddling. You can register on your own or with a partner.
In addition we aim to demystify: Trip planning, Orienteering, Gear, Stowing and balancing gear in a canoe
Bear (and other animal) safety, Water treatment, Backcountry cooking , Food planning and Communication in the backcountry are among other topics. Gear required: Canoe, paddle, life vest, bailer, throw-bag and suitable paddle clothing. Camping gear or RV Detail on paddling gear and how to obtain club gear check the Ceyana website. (https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org) If you need transport for your boat contact the organizers at least 10 days prior to the start of the course. If you need to borrow club gear for the course , it must be reserved and picked up on the Thursday (May 23) before the course and returned on the Thursday after the course ( There is no fee for borrowing a club boat) Total Instruction: 16 Hours of which the majority on water
Bear (and other animal) safety, Water treatment, Backcountry cooking , Food planning and Communication in the backcountry are among other topics.
Gear required:
Canoe, paddle, life vest, bailer, throw-bag and suitable paddle clothing. Camping gear or RV Detail on paddling gear and how to obtain club gear check the Ceyana website. (https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org)
Canoe, paddle, life vest, bailer, throw-bag and suitable paddle clothing. Camping gear or RV
Detail on paddling gear and how to obtain club gear check the Ceyana website. (https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org)
If you need transport for your boat contact the organizers at least 10 days prior to the start of the course. If you need to borrow club gear for the course , it must be reserved and picked up on the Thursday (May 23) before the course and returned on the Thursday after the course ( There is no fee for borrowing a club boat)
If you need transport for your boat contact the organizers at least 10 days prior to the start of the course.
If you need to borrow club gear for the course , it must be reserved and picked up on the Thursday (May 23) before the course and returned on the Thursday after the course ( There is no fee for borrowing a club boat)
Total Instruction:
16 Hours of which the majority on water
When:
Friday evening May 23 7:00pm till Sunday 25th May 2025 till 5pm.
Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy. Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 18 2025
Planned facilitators : Kristof Bostoen, Neil Martindale