Introduction and Essentials of Canoeing
Date and Time
Sunday Jun 24, 2018
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
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Contact Information
231-492-0171
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Description
This class is non-refundable.
Canoeing skills class (not instructor certification) focusing on efficient and safe paddling to prepare for journeys in protected waters. Bow and stern forward stokes and maneuvering strokes as well as general paddling safety including deep water rescues will be covered. Learn how to gracefully paddle a canoe and great way to prepare for that canoe camping trip to the Boundary Waters! This is a great class for those new to canoeing or those who have had no formal instruction.
Participants must be at least 14 years old and meet the ACA eligibility requirements (http://www.americancanoe.org/default.asp?page=EEC).
– Canoe Paddle
– Vest-styled pfd (life jacket)
– Clothes that can get wet, rescues will require getting wet – polypropylene, polyester, coolmax, etc….anything but cotton!
– Fleece Jacket or pullover (in case it gets cool)
– Paddling Jacket or raincoat if they day looks breezy
– Water shoes or neoprene boots
– Dry clothes to change into
– One-liter plastic water bottle
– Lunch/snacks
– Sunscreen
– NO COTTON NO COTTON NO COTTON…say it with me…Cotton Kills.
Date
Sunday, June 24th, 2018 @ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Address
Ellsworth River Park
Bridge St/Rushton Rd
Ellsworth, MI 49729
Printed courtesy of www.elkrapidschamber.org/ – Contact the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
305 US-31 North, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 – (231) 264-8202 – info@elkrapidschamber.org