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• Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem

  • When
    15 Sep 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Start all your paddling adventures with this introductory course. Whether you are a first-time paddler or with some prior experience, discover the essential skills, manoeuvres and knowledge to safely paddle a tandem (two-person) canoe, either from the bow (front) or stern (back).
  

  Topics include:

  
  

  •    Canoes, paddles, PFDs and other gear

  
  

  •    Paddling positions and boat trim

  
  

  •    Launching and landing

  
  

  •    Forward, stopping and reverse paddling

  
  

  •    Basic turns while paddling forward

  
  

  •    Spins and sideslip manoeuvres

  
  

  •    Storing and waterproofing gear

  
  

  •    Canoeing safety guidelines and equipment

  
  

  •    Handling waves and wind

  
  

  •    Capsizes and rescues (Wet/Dry suit recommended)
  

  
  

  Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Basic Tandem course in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

  All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

  PREREQUISITE –
  You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

  Please register online now to secure your spot. You can delay paying until one week before the course date; a payment reminder email will be sent at that time.

  Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

  If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca

  
  

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• GWI MEETING IN THE MAIN MEETING ROOM

  • When
    18 Sep 2019
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

  GWI meetings at VCKV for 2019 are January 16, March 20, May 15, July 17 and September. 18
  

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• Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo

  • When
    22 Sep 2019
  •  
    8:20 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Learn to paddle a canoe by yourself, even in windy and rough conditions. You’ll adapt the paddling stokes learned in the Level 1 Tandem course to solo paddling while sitting in the centre of a canoe. You’ll gain independence as you enhance your understanding of how a canoe responds to each paddle stroke. By completing this course you’ll be able to branch out to the other courses the club offers, such as ocean tripping and the advanced tandem and solo courses.

  Topics include:

  
  

  •    Solo paddling positions and trim

  
  

  •    Pivot point

  
  

  •    Extending your strokes for better control

  
  

  •    Solo spins and sideslips

  
  

  •    Self-rescues (Wet/dry suit recommended)

  
  

  •    Effective reverse paddling

  
  

  •    Introduction to environmental ethics

  
  

  •    Access concerns

  
  

  Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

  All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

  PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Level 1 or equivalent.  You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

  Please register online now to secure your spot. You can delay paying until one week before the course date; a payment reminder email will be sent at that time.

  Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

  If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca

  
  

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• VCKC clubhouse and grounds cleanup

  • When
    02 Nov 2019

  
  

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