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Community Paddle Night- Learn to Paddle a Recreational Canoe

Date 2019 Jun 12 Ical
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
· Government regulations

· 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:
1. Flip flops or water shoes
2. Warm paddling gear (neoprene, fleece, gloves, a wet suit...)
3. Water
4. A warm change of clothes

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