PADDLING CLINICS 2023
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Kayak 2023
Paddle Canada Kayak Courses & Clinics
Pre-requisite:
Ability to Swim​
Instruction by:
Nanook Expeditions
Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
INTRO TO KAYAK CLINIC
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
$60.00 + HST per person
3 hours (1 evening)
No experience is necessary, as this Intro to Kayaking clinic will start with the basics, including getting in and out at the dock safely and reviewing basic paddling strokes. It will go on to introduce intermediate strokes and assisted rescues depending on interest, time and conditions.
Available Dates:
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June 10th 9:30 AM -12:30PM
June 13th 5:30 - 8:30 PM
June 28th 6:00 - 9:00 PM
PADDLE CANADA COURSE
SEA KAYAK BASIC SKILLS
$180.00 + HST per person
8 hours (2 evenings)
This eight hour course (over two evenings) is the shortest course entry point to the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak skills certification progression (for flat water kayaking). With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills teaches safe launching & landing techniques, efficient stroke techniques and assisted rescue (to get back into a tipped kayak with the help of a partner).
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Upon completion of the course, students will receive Paddle Canada Basic Certification and recognition of skills needed to paddle outside of ONEC's beginner "Boathouse Zone" .
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June 20 & 21st 5:00 - 9:00 PM
PADDLE CANADA COURSE
SEA KAYAK LEVEL 1 SKILLS
$350.00 + HST per person
16 hours (2 days)
Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants of any experience level beyond the Basic Skills of flat water kayaking, to equip them for safe paddling for longer outings in rougher conditions and with the ability to execute solo rescues (to get back into a kayak without assistance from others) .
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Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to confidently paddle in class-1 conditions in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills or knowledge. The paddler should be self-reliant yet an asset to the group and an active participant, willing and able to assist others if they need assistance.
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June 20 & 21st 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2023 SUP ClinICS
Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Pre-requisite:
Ability to Swim​
Instruction by:
Nanook Expeditions
Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
INTRO TO SUP CLINIC
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
$60.00 + HST per person
3 hours of instruction (1 evening)
No experience is necessary, as this Intro to SUP clinic will start with the basics, including getting on and off at the dock safely and reviewing basic paddling strokes.
It will go on to cover how to safely fall off & remount a board in the water and introduce strokes, from basic and beyond (time and conditions permitting).
Available Dates:
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Thursday June 29th TBC
Tuesday 4th July 5:30 - 8:30 PM
July Weekend TBC 9:30 - 12:30 PM
Specialty
Kayak In Practice Clinics - Skills Development Experiences
Pre-requisite:
Ability to Swim​
Instruction by:
Nanook Expeditions
Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Instruction occurs at ONEC on the Ottawa River
KAYAK IN PRACTICE CLINIC
GREENLAND TRADITIONS
$60.00 + HST per person
3 hours of instruction (1 evening)
Join this special event to learn about Greenland Indigenous Paddle traditions and techniques.
Learn the differences from "Euro" paddle strokes and try putting these techniques into practice using the Greenland "stick" Paddle.
Available Dates:
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Tuesday TBC 5:30 - 8:30 PM
BIG CANOE INTERMEDIATE
LEADER COURSE
$125.00 + HST per person
1 day of instruction
In cooperation with Max Finkelstein, renowned cross-Canada canoeist and river conservationist, ONEC Paddling is once again offering an opportunity for canoeists to upgrade their skills and become Paddle Canada certified ‘big canoe’ leaders for guided tours.
Location: Smith Falls
Available Date:
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22nd May 2023 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ONEC FAMILY, YOUTH
OR OTHER GROUP PADDLE
$ Paid Instruction
3 hours of instruction
To be scheduled upon request - contact paddling@onec.ca
Let us know if you'd like to have a special group paddle session at ONEC - or share your ideas on any other paddling programming that you'd be interested in!