Basic Canoe 

The Basic Level is designed to introduce the novice or relatively inexperienced canoeist to paddling. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of canoeing along with a strong grounding in water safety and safe canoeing practices... that said, it is a great opportunity for even an avid canoeist to improve skills. 

With the time lines on these courses, I would welcome an evening course!  If you are an avid paddler, 5-9pm could complete your Basic Level C.

 

There are no canoeing prerequisites for Basic Level.
 

Basic (A, B, C and D combined into one course) - 16 hours
Basic A, Flatwater B or Flatwater C (each course, done individually) - 4 hours
Basic Tandem (A, B and C combined into one course) - 10 hours
Basic Solo (D) - 6 hours
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Basic Canoeing is the old Flatwater level that was formerly called the Basic Level... full circle. After the Basic Level, is the Canadian Style Paddling level which enters another level of finesse.
 

Get ready for Adventure!

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