Service Description

To prepare for your future adventures in a canoe. This course is focused on solidifying your skills to become independent and confident on the lakes and rivers. In an effort tot be comprehensive we will start from the basics and build up into advanced skills and concepts. Then step it back to reinforce things at the intermediate level. You can expect to find the following subject matter in this course Equipment and gear review -Canoe design and outfitting -Safety equipment and use -Safe operations in the river and lake environment -Paddle strokes review, fundamentals and correction -Maneuvers for flat water and moving water -Paddling partner and group dynamics -Heuristic traps and avoidance -Self rescue and partner rescue -Advanced maneuver introduction (as tolerated by the group) -Big water management -Medical emergencies and hypothermia management In addition there is an opportunity to review expedition skills like loading and trimming boats, planning for weather, managing larger groups and youth. Dates and locations can be modified to fit your needs.