Community Paddle Night- Learn to Paddle a Recreational Canoe
Date | 2019 Jun 12 |
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Days/Times | Wednesday 6:30-8:00 |
Location | Nelson Paddling Club |
Address | Lakeside Park Nelson BC Canada |
Details |
This session is designed for the beginner to intermediate level canoeist. Session material assumes little knowledge of canoeing, and starts with fundamentals. Skills are taught in tandem canoes, and partners will switch from bow to stern throughout the session to learn both positions. This night is perfect for paddlers looking for basic flatwater skills to feel comfortable paddling around the lakeside to those pursuing a longer canoe trip. We will cover: · Selection of equipment
· Safe canoeing procedures · Lifts and carries · Launching and removing a canoe · Entering and exiting a canoe · Paddling positions and trimming · Sideward displacement · Forward straight line · Inside and outside turns · Inside and outside circles · Stopping · Reverse straight line Please come with:
If you have your own canoe please bring it! |
Prerequisite | none |
Contact | Heather Potkins 250-505-8108 |
Type | Participation |
This is a Nelson Paddling Club sanctioned event | |
Deadline | June 12, 2019 21:00 |