Advanced Flatwater Solo Traditional Canoe Paddling Instruction
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Gangagruwan, Kangaroo Valley, NSW
- Product code: PLJZRN
Learn Advanced Flatwater Solo Traditional Canoe Skills
Canoes are a very versatile craft and can be controlled with a large array of strokes.
Learning to paddle a tandem canoe, solo, gives a whole new level of adaptability to a paddler and allows them to use their boat in any way they see necessary and in a wide range of scenarios. This course is perfectly suited to prospective or existing guides, or anyone who wants to become a more proficient paddler.
Controlling a traditional open canoe with a single paddle can be a truly mesmerizing experience; Connecting you with your canoe, the water and your surroundings in a way that not many sports can.
It is a paddle sport of purposeful and present thought with a huge potential for constant learning and improvement through time and practice.
Proficiency can be gained in a few hours, whereas mastery can take many years!
Valley Outdoors (stemming from Australia's only canoe specialist retailer Paddle and Portage Canoes) specialises in expert instruction of advanced canoe paddling techniques for both specialised solo canoes and versatile prospector style canoes.
Our qualified instructors have worked as guides/instructors and delivered training to industry professionals for many years.
Invest in your personal skills and enjoy the benefit for the rest of your adventuring life.
*This experience requires a minimum of 4 people. However, if you would like to book with 3 people or less, the fee will be $1180 all together. Get in contact and let us know.
Session Time
Allow approx 8 hours for this experience. Starting time is usually 9am - 5pm. However we can be flexible with starting times, just let us know.What you will learn:
- Concepts of solo canoeing and control principles- Introduction to advanced canoe strokes
- Combining strokes through feathering
- Maximizing efficiency when paddling a tandem canoe solo
- Managing a solo canoe in the elements and using them to your advantage
- Lifting techniques when putting a canoe on the car yourself
- Deep water self rescue (Solo)
- Deep water rescue (Assisted)
Inclusions
Your experience includes the following and more:
- A professional, passionate and experienced instructor who will be sharing and passing on their knowledge
- Instruction on skills, technique and feedback
- All activity related equipment and comprehensive safety equipment including a first aid kit and a communication device
- Transport from our office to the venue and return
- National Parks fees paid on your behalf
- Time to have a break and also take in the surrounding environment
- Additional information on the local environment and flora and fauna if you are interested
- A light morning or afternoon tea, including a hot cuppa if you desire
