***PLEASE NOTE THE 3 DIFFERENT SESSION DATES TIMES AND DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND TO ATTEND ALL 3***

If you are an Upper-Beginner / Early-Intermediate paddler interested in moving into dynamic water
conditions, consider joining this three-part clinic series.

Part One
A two-hour Zoom-based instructional session presenting theory topics important for learning how to paddle in dynamic water. Topics will include: accessing and understanding current forecasts, observing and understanding current dynamics on the water, kayak fit, edging versus leaning, bracing, eddies, ferrying, and entering and exiting current.

Part Two
A two-hour pool session to learn and to practise balancing, edging, leg drive, hip flick, low- and high-bracing, sculling for support, and to review and reinforce wet-exit and re-entry techniques in a non-intimidating warm-water environment.

Part Three
We move outside onto the water to put into action the things we learned on Zoom and in the pool. This will be a three- to four-hour session at Tillicum-Gorge, where we can first practice skills in flat water, and then move into dynamic water as we watch the Tillicum current build.

Dates and Times
Zoom Theory: 13:00 to 15:00, Saturday March 4, 2023
Pool Session: Crystal Pool, 18:30 to 20:30, Saturday March 4, 2023
On-Water Session: Banfield Park, 10:30 to 15:00, Sunday March 12 2023

Instructor / Student Ratio
The Instructor is Willi Fast (Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor, Level 3 Skills). To meet Crystal Pool restrictions, the number of Students is limited to eight. Register early!

Eligibility Pre-Requisites
Students should have Paddle Canada Level 1 certification, be comfortable with open water capsize, wet exit and re-entry, and have a desire to learn and practice paddling in dynamic water. With confirmation from the Instructor, an equivalent combination of demonstrated skills and experience may be accepted. Immersion gear and helmets are required for the on-water session. Because this clinic series is built as a progression, attendance is required at all three sessions.

Payment options

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