This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills. This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.
All equipment will/can be supplied. Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally! Rain gear should be brought, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, as well as a helmet (available through CCC) ... only thunder storms chase us off the water. Paddlers are encouraged to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket. For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.
This program is running in conjunction with the Ceyana Canoe Club Education weekend camping trip at the Pembina River Provincial Park.
Accommodation options available are:
1. camping at the group site with the club, you must register for this event as well as the course.
Use this link to register for camping https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276
2. commute to the Pembina River Provincial Park each day. Allow for approximately 1 hour drive from Edmonton
3. Book your own accommodation close by
Prerequisites: basic kayak skills (forward, reverse, sweeps, low brace), complete multiple wet exits and comfortable upside down, reasonable swimming skills.
Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest, paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.
Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location. You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants
Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen
if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact ed@ceyana.ca
