Dogwood Canoe Club - Lake, ocean, and river canoe and kayaking.

Canoe Poling

This clinic is designed for any canoe novice, intermediate or expert. Come out for a day of fun in the sun.

Everyone that paddles a canoe will find poling a fresh rewarding challenge.

Session outline

This full day clinic will meet at an appropriate river or creek. A brief lecture will take place prior to poling practice.

Session objective: Clinic participants to gain an introduction to the skills, knowledge, and safety techniques of canoe poling on rivers and creeks.
Topics Covered: Pole Dimensions; Forward Poling; Turning; Paddling; Positioning in the canoe; Poling Up Stream; Poling Down Stream

Equipment

Those taking the clinic must to provide their own canoes,
personal floatation devices, and paddles.
poles will be provided.
Transportation & Food

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

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