Private Canoe Instruction

This is a private canoe instructional session for between 1 and 4 paddlers only.

We believe that canoes are the perfect craft to make you a versatile paddler. Whether you look to paddle kayaks, stand up paddle boats or anything in-between. Canoe skills allow you to jump in any of them and be able feel in control and ready to go.

Our instructors work through common mistakes made when paddling a canoe as well as covering the base information needed to travel efficiently and safely on the water. This will make your time on the water more enjoyable and provide skills for you to build on as you continue your paddle sports journey.

Inclusions

Your experience includes the following and more:

- Professional and passionate instructor

- Basic instruction

- All activity related equipment and comprehensive safety equipment

- Transport from our office to the venue (and return!)

- National Parks fees paid on your behalf

- A light morning or afternoon tea, including a hot cuppa if you desire.

What you will learn:

This is a fully customised private lesson based on your skill level and interests, some of the topics we may cover include:

• Forward stroke
• Brake stroke 
• Stern rudder
• Stern sweep
• J-stroke
• Roles in the canoe
• Spinning a tandem canoe
• Canoe features and how it affects performance
• Introduction to trimming a canoe
• Introduction to placement on the water in different conditions
• Basic self rescue techniques in the event of a capsize