Flatwater Canoe Training
Novice Tandem Advanced Tandem Solo Canoe Canoe Rescue
Solo Canoe
Solo flat water canoe clinic

This clinic is designed for people who have mastered the basic tandem strokes and wish to learn the skills necessary for flatwater solo canoeing. It may also be used as a refresher for solo canoeists to hone their skills or as a precursor to the Introduction to Moving Water clinic.

Session outline
Practical paddling instruction on a lake or other body of flat water.
Session objective
Clinic participants to gain an introduction to the skills, knowledge, and safety techniques in flatwater solo canoeing.
Topics Covered
Knots And Ropes
Hazards
  • Lake
  • Ocean
Positions
Trim
Leans
Braces
Basic Forward Strokes
  • "J" Strokes
          - Standard "J"
          - Canadian
          - Indian
          - Pitch
          - "Goon"
  • Draw - out of water
  • Sculling Draw
  • Sculling Pry
  • Sweeps
Advanced forward Strokes
  • "C" Stroke
  • Box Stroke
  • Weight Turns
  • Cross Bow Paddling
Reverse paddling
  • Reverse "J" Stroke
  • Reverse Diagonal Draw
  • Reverse Sweep
  • Reverse "C" Stroke
Practice on solo course
Equipment
Those taking the clinic are encouraged to provide their own canoes,
personal floatation devices, and paddles.
Equipment will be provided when this is not possible.

Transportation & Food
Participants will be responsible for their own transportation
and meals for all sessions.
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