Introduction to Moving Water Canoeing

Course Description

Course Locations:
The Sault Ste. Marie course is based on the Goulais River. Travel to/from the river may be by car pooling and/or van transport.

This 2-day course is designed for paddlers with flatwater canoe skills to transition into paddling on basic or Class 1 rapids. Key objectives of this Paddle Canada certified course are to understand the dynamics and reading moving water, boat control and moving water strokes and water safety.

Class 1 rapids are a perfect environment to practice moving water skills and gain experience and confidence before tackling larger white water experience.
The Introduction to Tandem Moving Water Canoeing course is designed to introduce participants to the exciting world of moving water canoeing emphasizing boat control, reading water and safe practice.
The Paddle Canada Intro Moving water course coverage is below and if desired successful participants will be certified by Paddle Canada.

We recommend this course to:
– Experienced lake paddlers wishing to learn moving water dynamics and paddling skills
– Paddlers with some moving water experience but no formal training
– A moving water paddler who wants to paddle with a partner with no moving water experience