Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem
Aim
This course introduces the canoeist to many of the fundamental skills, knowledge and manoeuvres of canoeing in whitewater. The nature of Class 1-2 rapids provides a friendly and safe environment to teach and learn the fundamentals of canoeing through moving water before venturing into whitewater rapids. This is an excellent course for people to take who are interested in expanding their canoe tripping skills or are planning on moving from lake canoe trips to river trips.
The successful candidate is considered a beginner river canoeist, capable of performing basic shore and water-based river rescues, including self-rescue. The candidate has been introduced to basic river manoeuvres such as eddy turns and ferries while paddling tandem, in Class 1-2 rapids, ripple and small wave rapids.
Prerequisites
Lake Intro or Intermediate Tandem or permission of instructor based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge.
Information
Cost: $475 per person. Food & canoe rentals are not included.
Course Dates: July 10-12, 2026, the course begins Friday at 1:00 pm at Devil Lake dock and ends approximately Sunday at 3:00 pm at Devil Lake dock.
Location: This course is taught upstream from Missinipe SK which is on the beautiful waters of the Churchill River. This course starts later in the day on Friday so participants can drive up early Friday morning for the course to start at 1 pm.
Communal Camping: All participants will need to bring their own camping equipment including tents, and sleeping bags, and pack their own food & snacks for the duration of the course. Common items such as group tarp, portable potties, and group cooking fire are all provided and shared. Upon registration, a course gear list is provided.
Recommended Paddling Gear: If you are bringing your own canoe ensure it has knee pads, painter lines, a bailer, & throw bag. Straight shaft paddles, PFD, and paddling clothing such as a dry top, neoprene booties and gloves, wet suit, or dry suit are optional but this course is early season paddling so please plan accordingly.
About the Instructor
Geoff Horn is a Paddle Canada Advanced instructor trainer in Moving Water, Lakewater, and Camping (Canoe Tripping), and a former Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Instructor. Geoff has set up and taught many XC ski courses & canoe programs in schools all over SK and was a session instructor at the U of R teaching canoeing and skiing. Geoff has helped design and create canoe certification standards for Regina & area schools for safe canoe tripping and wilderness trips.
*Cancellation Policy
30 days from the course - 75% refund.
14-29 days from the course - 50% refund.
0-14 days from the course - No Refund.
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