Canoe Instruction

Becky Mason is offering an instructional program called Classic Solo Canoeing. Through these classes you can discover the joy of handing a canoe with poetry, confidence and grace in any conditions from the quiet of a misty morning to the pounding waves of a stormy lake.

Three levels of instruction are offered:

BASIC SOLO (Beginner): Designed to introduce new canoeists to solo canoeing. Includes canoe and paddle appreciation, paddling strokes and safe canoeing practices. Learn the skills that will enable you to put your canoe exactly where you want it to go. Skills covered: forward and back paddling, pivots, sideslips and controlled stopping.

ADVANCED SOLO (Novice): Prerequisite is Basic Solo or the equivalent experience. The aim is to make your stroke the most efficient it can be so all the momentum of the canoe is utilized. Skills covered: a review of Basic Solo plus a selection of these strokes: Canadian, Indian, Box, Bow Jam, Circle, Bow Cut, Bow Jam, Low Brace Turn, and Sculling draw.

CLASSIC SOLO (Expert): Prerequisite is Advanced Solo or instructor level. The emphasis will be on the precision and timing of each complex series of strokes. Skills covered: a review of Advanced plus a selection of these strokes: High Brace & Running Pry Sideslip, One-Hand Pry, Pitch, Cross-Bow Draw, Reverse Scull and Compound.

Location:

The canoe courses run from May to September at Meech Lake in the Gatineau Park, Quebec, 25 minutes north of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. All equipment is provided.

Schedule:

Clinic: two sessions of two hours each.
Classes: Monday & Wednesday, or Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Morning classes are offered on demand).
Class Size: one to three persons per class
Fee: $93.02
G.S.T. $4.65
Q.S.T. $7.33
Total per person $105.00

* Gift certificates also available*

How to enroll:

Email:
Becky Mason to book your course
redcanoe@istar.ca

Mail:
Becky Mason, Classic Solo Canoe Instructor
P.O Box 1735
Chelsea, Quebec
J9B 1A1 Canada