PADDLING CLINICS
Our Clinics are open for Members and Non-Members alike.
Activities start mid June and continue throughout the summer.
We can also create bespoke events for groups, businesses & schools.
KAYAK CLINICS
Paddle Canada Kayak Courses & Clinics
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Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim​
Instruction by: Nanook Expeditions by Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Intro to Kayak Clinic Skills Development
$70.00 + 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:
Various in June & July
Sea Kayak
Basic Skills
$200.00 + 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). 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" .
Available dates:
June 24th & 25th
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:
June 24, 25, 26 & 27
SUP CLINICS
Stand Up Paddleboard Courses & Clinics
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Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim​
Instruction by: Nanook Expeditions by Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Intro to SUP Clinic Skills Development
$70.00 + 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
SPECIALTY CLINICS
Kayak In Practice Clinics - Skills Development Experiences
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Pre-requisite: Ability to Swim​
Instruction by: Nanook Expeditions by Paddle Canada Certified Instructors
Kayak in Practice Greenland Traditions
$60.00 + HST per person
3 hours (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:
Coming Soon
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 Paddle
$350.00 + HST per person
3 hours of instruction
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! To be scheduled upon request - contact paddling@onec.ca.
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Evening clinic for kayak skills taught by Paddle Canada instructors
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Evening clinic for kayak skills taught by Paddle Canada instructors
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2-evening course of flatwater kayak skills for beginner / intermediate
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4 evening course of flatwater kayak skills incl. assisted and self-rescues
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