Introduction Tandem Moving Water Skills Course

Program Overview

Join us for two days of clinical style instruction, starting with practicing basic strokes and maneuvers.  By the second day you will be having fun in Class II rapids.

Run by our MHO Guide Team, who are all Paddle Canada Whitewater Instructors.

The weekend will take place at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River and we will base ourselves at the Paddler’s Coop.

Moving Water Skills courses are aimed to develop fundamental skills, knowledge and manoeuvers while canoeing in whitewater.  During the Weekend participants will have the opportunity to complete an intro skills certification.   

All information for this course can be sourced at www.paddlecanada.com

Topics Covered

• Fundamental canoeing skills 
• Basic manoeuvers in class one current; 
• Eddie turns 
• Ferries 
• Basic river rescue 

Course Fee Includes:

• All meals (from Breakfast Day 1 – Lunch Day 2)
• Group Equipment
• Canoes, Paddles, PFDs and helmets
• All Safety Equipment
• Camping Fees x 2 nights
• Certification Costs
• Parking for duration of weekend

Not Included:

• Paddle Canada Membership

Upcoming Training Dates