ONEC Paddling
Clinics
Our
Paddling Clinics
Programs are available for Members and Non-Members alike. Come join us!
Our clinics take place at the newly restored NCC River house and venture out along the beautiful Ottawa river. Activities start mid June and continue throughout the summer. We can also create bespoke events for groups, businesses & schools.
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Paddle Canada
Kayak Courses & Clinics
Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim
Instruction by: Nanook Expeditions by Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Intro to Kayak Clinic Skills Development
$75.00 + 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:
June 10th and June 17th
Kayak On-Water Safety Clinic
$75.00 + HST per person
3 hours (1 evening)
The main focus of this intermediate level kayaking clinic will be on teaching solo re-entry, to enable the paddler to get back into their kayak on their own (without needing assistance from another paddler in the event of a capsize). Some experience needed: recommended to have done an Intro Kayak clinic or a Basic course (to have completed an assisted re-entry). Depending on weather conditions and time constraints, other safety topics may also be covered. The clinic will go on to cover other intermediate strokes and skills depending on interest, time and conditions.
Available dates:
July 8th
Sea Kayak
Level 1 Skills
$350.00 + HST per person
16 hours (2 days)
Run over four evenings, the Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is 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) . 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.
Available dates:
TBC
Stand Up Paddleboard
Courses & Clinics
Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim
Instruction by: Nanook Expeditions by Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
SUP Clinic Skills Development
$75.00 + HST per person
3 hours (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:
Various in June & July
Tailored Group Skills
Development Experiences
Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim
Run by by: Paddle Canada Certified Leaders and Instructors
Special Group Big
Canoe Excursions
Four to eighteen people
2-3 hours, price on enquiry
Book a Big Canoe outing for your own group of 4 to 18 people in one or two of our 24 foot Rabaska Voyageur Canoes. We'll head out along the Ottawa river and visit the must see sights like Rideau Falls and Parliament Hill.
Available dates:
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Big Canoe Intermediate Leader Clinic
$180.00 + 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.
Available dates:
Coming soon
ONEC Family, Youth or Other Group Clinic
Six to twelve people
2-3 hours, price on enquiry
Let us know if you'd like to have a special group paddle session, such as a kayak or SUP clinic, at ONEC - or share your ideas on other programming that you'd be interested in! To be scheduled upon request - contact paddling@onec.ca.
Available dates:
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Evening clinic for stand-up paddleboarding by Paddle Canada instructors
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Evening clinic for kayak skills taught by Paddle Canada instructors
Starts Jun 10
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Evening clinic for kayak skills taught by Paddle Canada instructors
Starts Jun 17
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