Introduction to Canoeing Class I Rivers (Solo and Tandem)
Contact(s)
Damian Shaw
Instructor
Christopher Acconcia
Registration Info
Registration is required before Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
You must register online for this event. Participants are required to wear a Coast Guard Approved PFD at all times while on the water. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Capacity
16 Total Slots
16 Available Slot(s)
About this event
In this two day canoeing course, come learn about how moving water affects your boat. This is pre-whitewater, so we are covering some of the basics: entering and exiting current, paddle strokes, and being an active group member. Students must have PFDs, helmets and canoes suitable for river use. A wetsuit or drysuit is recommended, as water temperatures are still chilly. Students should be available for both Saturday and Sunday sessions to be able to get value out of the class. Canoes must be suitable for easy rivers and have flotation.
The Saturday class will be from 9:00 - 5:00 and Sunday will be from 10:00 - 4:00.
Contact the club training coordinators at training@paddletrails.org if have questions or you need to borrow equipment.
Difficulty: Class I (II)
Cost: $75.00 per boat
Prerequisites:
* Comfortable paddling and maneuvering a canoe on lakes
* Able to swim 25 yards
* Canoe designed for whitewater paddling with some flotation.
* Suggested Wetsuit or Drysuit, helmet, PFD
Capacity: 8 boats
Contact the club training coordinators at training@paddletrails.org if have questions or you need to borrow equipment.
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