Canoe Classes: Flat/Moving Water, Level I & II

Prerequisite: Ability to swim.

What You Learn

Optional Friday evening session

In the basic class, Day 1 is spent on a lake learning efficient, graceful strokes plus making the boat track straight and making it turn crisply when you want it to. We'll have slalom courses set up with buoys. Day 2 is on an easy section of river, probably a Class 1 or 1+ section of the Sandy, learning to read current, avoid rocks and sweepers, perform eddy turns and ferry from one side of the river to another without losing ground. Students can be in tandem or solo boats. Tandem teams will also learn to paddle in sync, both physically and in their communication skills. The advanced class is for those who've taken the clinic before or have similar experience, and who want to fine-tune their skills and learn more advanced techniques. Their curriculum will be adapted to what they want to work on. Prerequisite for all: ability to swim.

Cost

  • Two days of instruction per class for just $75 per person (subtract $20 if you are an LCCC member, subtract another $5 if you're an ACA member). Note: Full-price fee ($75) includes one-year LCCC membership.
  • Registration and payment must be received at least 14 days in advance of each class to ensure enrollment. There is a $10 Late Registration Fee for registration after this time.
Note: You also have an option to join the ACA for a reduced price when you pay course fees.

Equipment

  • Students are expected to have all the essentials. This includes canoe, personal floatation device (PFD), paddle, and appropriate clothing. See the Canoe Class Information Sheet for more details, including places to rent canoes.
  • The LCCC will subsidy canoe rentals for students during the class and on subsequent club trips. Solo students or tandem teams can qualify for a $20 subsidy per class day for up to 5 days. The club has a limited amount of funds for these subsidies and it's first come, first serve.
  • The LCCC also has some canoes available for loan during classes through generous members. Please inquire during sign up.

Sign Up
This course is offered every year, generally in the second weekend in June. Reserve your spot starting February 1 by signing up now.

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