Intro to Whitewater Canoeing
Learn how to paddle whitewater from experienced Maine Guides in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
Learn how to paddle whitewater from experienced Maine Guides in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
| Date(s) | Price(s) |
|---|---|
| August 12-13, 2023 | $395 |
This course is designed for people with little or no whitewater canoeing experience. It is also highly recommended for anyone who has no formal training in whitewater technique. Price includes lodging but not meals (you will have access to a full kitchen for your meal prep), and paddling equipment. Participants are asked to arrive by 7 p.m. Friday. The course will cover the following topics: canoe design and handling properties, whitewater strokes, whitewater equipment, safety, self-rescue, group management, throw bag use, river hazards, river reading and scouting, paddle signals, and maneuvers, including eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, side slips, and surfing.
The paddles are beautiful and I am a little afraid to use mine because…well…it looks too darn nice, but it is also one of the best made paddles I have ever held and I appreciate that a great deal.
