Introductory Kayaking Course

Always wanted to try whitewater kayaking? Been in the pool a couple of times, but want to get outside? It’s wet, wild, and wonderful so come out to COE for a couple of days and learn the basics of paddling. If you have solid skills and prefer a course with an emphasis on advanced learning and river running, please see our Advanced Kayaking Skills Week.

Agenda

Arrive the evening before to meet your instructor and fellow participants. After a home cooked breakfast we’ll head out to the lake to start “yakin.” We'll cover safety, swimming, strokes, drills, bow rescues, kayak rolls and potentially even have a full afternoon down by the river, learning basic hydrology. Sunday morning we’ll be back at the lake developing our new skills, before attempting an easier (grade I+) whitewater run. Don’t worry, for there are a variety of different rapids which will challenge all levels of ability from the very novice to those who are more experienced and interested in “throwing down” to the next level.

Gear List

Swim trunks/athletic bathing suit (please no bikinis)
Warm Clothes (fleecies)
Water Bottle/Thermos
Water shoes/sandals
Personal Wetsuit (we have a limited selection ourselves)
PFD (if you have your own, otherwise we supply)
Sunscreen, sunglasses
Sleeping bag/blanket for the lodge
Toiletries
Drytop* (available for rent at MEC, U of C OPC).

Instructors

Instructors of these courses are expert paddlers, CRCA certified instructors, and Swift water Rescue Technicians who have extensive experience and knowledge in, around, and on whitewater environments. They have been working many years helping new paddlers develop the skills necessary to enjoy this great sport.

Dates 2010

**Arrive after dinner on evening of start date**

July 2nd - 4th
July 30th – Aug 1st

Registration deadline 2 weeks before course start date

Cost

$334 + GST (=$350)
This includes:

Home Cooked Meals
Accommodation in our Lodge
Instruction
Use of Kayaks, paddles, PFD’s, helmets, etc.

Add-on guiding days available for 1 guest/guide at $350/day and for 2 guests/guide at $200 each/day

Sign Me Up!

Fill out the Adult Course Registration Form and email it or fax it to us. with a deposit of $50/person. Be prepared to fill out a Waiver Form when you arrive.

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COE, Box 7, Nordegg, Alberta, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax: 1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca