This class will be held at
a local indoor pool. During the event we will cover the
following
Proper way to fit and
wear a PFD
The tandem canoe
"T" rescue
The single boat/ two
person rescue.
Proper use of a throw
rope.
Proper self-rescue
technique
Person Equipment:
Bathing suit, and towel.
Cost: $
For dates check our
calendar of events or set up your own group date.
Entry
Level Canoe Instruction Course
We are now offering entry
level canoe paddling courses at Blackstone Valley
Outfitters. This 3 hour course is designed for the
beginning or recreational paddler. You will be instructed
in the basics that all paddlers need to start with.
On Shore:
PFD- Fit and why it
is a necessity.
Proper equipment for
loading and unloading your canoe
Paddle Land Demo-
Hand positions, extension and torso rotation,
paddle types
Pre-paddle warm up
Safety Talk and
Equipment:
Whistle, Pump, Bailer,
painter, Cell Phone
Poly, Wool Paddle
Jacket Wet Suit/Dry Suit, Hot Beverage
Dry Clothing First
aid Kit Food & Water Float Plan
Dry Bag
Throw Bag
On Water
Entry and launching a
canoe
Forward Stroke
Sweep
Reverse Sweep
Stop
Pry
Reverse pry
"J" Stroke
Raft
Wet Exit
Cost: $55.00 per 3-hr
class
Class Size limited
to 8 paddlers
What to Bring for the
Course:
Waterproof Sunscreen
Aquasport SPF 30 and Dermatone Lip Gloss are good
chooses
Bug Repellent Bens 30%
Deet Pump Spray or Natrapel Bug Protection (Non-Deet)
are good chooses
Small Dry Bag for
Food, Water Shoes or Sandals, (No Flip
flops) Good
wicking clothing, Ball Cap
Windbreaker,
Sunglasses, Croakie, At least 2 liters of water