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 Canoe ballet and solo canoeing are one of Becky Mason's favourite paddling subjects. Wooden Canoe Heritage Association and the Canoe Museum is a favourite too . Becky is a filmmaker and the instructional paddling dvd is highlighted on Becky Mason site. There are many people who write about canoeing Kevin Callan and others. Becky Mason is a superb canoe instructor and has made two films on paddling instruction. Becky Mason has a love of the wooden canoe. Her canvas wooden canoe is featured in her Classic solo Canoeing instructional videos. The dvds are lovely to watch and learn from because it teaches you how to enjoy the Canadian wilderness. You see the Canadian canoe in action spinning effortlessly on quiet water lakes which in Canada is called flatwater. Throughout Becky Mason's website she has tips and facts about canoes and paddles. Becky specializes in her Classic Solo Canoeing courses it's excellent instruction for paddling the Canadian canoe. To paddle a canoe well you'll want to take a paddling lesson or you may want to pick up a copy of Becky Mason's instructional canoe video. The on-line gift store offers canoeing dvds. Take the time to view Becky Mason on-line video trailer you will like it the superb instruction and underwater photography! |
| Becky Mason - Classic Solo Canoeing Instructional Courses |
 Canoe InstructionBecky 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. |
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Three levels of Classic Solo Canoeing 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 but you are welcome to bring your own canoe. |
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two sessions of two hours each. Monday & Wednesday, or Tuesday &Thursday evenings. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Morning classes are offered on demand). one to three persons per class $96.55 $4.83 $8.62 $110.00 per person |
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