SOLO/TANDEM CANOE - FLAT WATER

            Hulda Bridgeman

This clinic covers the basic skills of handling a canoe on flat water, as well as basic equipment and vocabulary.

 

Suggestion: If unsure which canoe clinic to choose, also review the course description for the Moving Water Canoe Clinic before you register.

 

WHEN:  May 11th - 8AM

WHERE:  Medical Lake public boat launch

COST:  Free to club members

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Equipment

• Canoe trim/paddler position

• Launching

• Basic strokes

• Basic safety and rescue

• Hypothermia

• Canoe transportation 

 

 

CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

• SCKC membership

• Signed liability waiver

• Age 12 or older

• Tandem or solo canoe

• Paddle(s)

• PFD, Coast Guard approved

• Knee pads

• Bailer

• Clothing:  Wool, pile or polypro, rain gear

• Change of clothing

• Lunch and water

QUESTIONS ABOUT CLINIC CONTENT:  Jerry Cesaratto

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR REGISTRATION:  Lynaia Liptak