IT IS a good idea to take a canoeing clinic if you are not an experienced paddler, both for your own safety and to avoid the discouragement of being out of control in a strong wind.
After one of these clinics, you will be able to improve your skills by paddling on your own or with more experienced paddlers.
Every year, starting in May, the club often runs a series of clinics for canoe and kayak, most of them from the club boathouse.
Introduction to Canoeing
Six sessions, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m., May 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26; from the club boathouse.
Fee of $15.00 for club members, and $30.00 for non-members.
Safety, basic skills, rescue procedures. Most of the time will be spent in practice, in boats on the water. Contact Ed Jezak at 613 389 4459, or by
email.
Introduction to Kayaking
Three hour workshop; offered three times (choose one) on Saturdays, May 21 and June 4 and 11; at the club boathouse.
Fee of $5.00 for club members, and $10.00 for non-members.
Topics: choice of equipment, safety guidelines, dry land boat entry, kayaking strokes, and basic water skills. Contact Gail Pringle at
613 545 0319, or by
email.
Frontenac Park Canoe Clinic
Sunday, June 19. For details see description under "Events".