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
Five sessions, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00-8:00 p.m., May 8, 15, 17, 22 and 24; from the club boathouse.
Fee of $25.00 for club members, and $40.00 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
This is offered three times; choose the most convenient session.
Sunday, May 27, 9-12pm.
Sunday, June 10, 9-12pm.
Sunday, June 17, 4-7pm.
Fee of $10.00 for club members, and $15.00 for non-members.
Topics: choice of equipment, safety guidelines, dry land boat entry, kayaking strokes, and basic water skills. Register with Gail Pringle at 613 545 0319 or by
email.
Frontenac Park Canoe Clinic
Sunday, June 10. For details see description under "Events".