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Details for evening clinics, special promotions, outfitting evening and regular paddles on the Wheaton River and at the Intake. If you need certification, instructor, or custom courses please contact us. Dry suit and outfitted canoes available for rent. |  | |
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Intro to Moving Water
Our flagship course. Students will be introduced to moving water fundamentals.
In this 2 ½ day course you will learn canoe strokes, equipment, front & back ferries, eddy turns,
reading the river and canoe safety. Course runs Thurs evening on Flatwater 6-10pm.
All day Saturday and Sunday on the Takhini River. All equipment is provided with the exception of footwear.
Dates: May 6,8,9; May13,15,16; May 20,22,23; May 27,29,30 (womens only);
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Level 2 Moving Water
Level 2 Moving Water
$199+GST We build on Intro Moving Water in more challenging water.
If you want to learn to paddle whitewater this is the course for you. We review the fundamentals
from Intro to Moving Water and build on them. You will gain control and confidence in your canoeing
skills and prepare yourself for you summer canoe journey.
Course runs Thursday evening 6-10pm on Flatwater, All day Saturday on the Takhini River and Sunday
on the Wheaton River.
Dates: June 3,5,6; June 10,12,13 (womens only);June 10,12,13; June 17,19,20
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Lapie River Extravaganza
Lapie River Extravaganza
$399 +GST
Yukon’s Premier Whitewater Canoe Course. Your skills and confidence will soar. Catch every eddy and surf
every wave. The Lapie River is the best river in the Yukon for learning whitewater. We have many options of runs choose on the Lapie, Ross and Ketza Rivers as well as local lakes. Each course is tailored to the class to insure optimal learning. We have been using this location for 15 years and know it very well. We have many repeat customers for this course and it’s more of an experience than a course.
Course runs over 4 days based out of the Ross River area. We provide all canoe equipment, local transport, video analysis and instruction. Not included: camping fees, food or transportation to the Lapie.
Dates: June 24,25,26,27; July 1,2,3,4; July 8,9,10,11
Check out the complete course details for Lapie River Extravaganza
Swift Water Rescue
Swift Water Rescue
$250 + GST
Certified from Royal Lifesaving Society, recognized by Transport Canada and the rafting industry in Alberta. Course is run over two- 8 hour modules: Hydrology, Rescue Equipment, Swimming, Wading, z-drags and rescues. The course is ideal for those wanting river rescue knowledge, perfect for canoists, fisherman, boaters, kayakers or anyone who is around rivers, creeks or streams.
To receive the certification from Royal Life Saving Society students must present current CPR/standard
First Aid certification.
Course fee includes equipment, certification fees and textbook.
May 15+16; May 29+30
Solo Courses
see below
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Solo Flatwater
$99 + GST
Learning to paddle a canoe solo is a
liberating experience. This course will teach you the fundamentals of
paddling a regular full size tandem canoe- solo. Learn paddle
techniques, adaptations to equipment, safety, environmental challenges
and how to control your canoe all alone.
Course is held over 2 evenings 6:30 to 10 pm
on a local lake. Mary Lake, Ear Lake, Chadburn Lake or Scwatka Lake.
exact location will be determined just before the course. All equipment
provided.
Dates: May 18-19; June 15-16; July 12-13
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Intro to Moving Water Solo
$199 + GST
This course is designed to provide you will
the skills to solo a regular tandem canoe on moving water such as found
on Yukon, Teslin or Takhini Rivers. Perfect for those that want to solo
the Yukon river. We will cover front ferries, eddy turns, landing your
canoe, reading the river, equipment, paddle strokes, safety and much
more. You will learn how your canoe responds to you and how you are in
control.Course runs Thursday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Location will be determined.
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Intro to Whitewater Solo
$199+ GST
Are you ready to start
the exciting word of Solo Whitewater Canoeing? This course is taught in
fully outfitted solo whitewater canoes designed for turning and playing
in whitewater. You will learn how to carve with your canoe using the 2
x 4 method. Eddy turns, front ferries, surfing, playing, equipment,
paddle strokes and safety are all covered. All equipment including
outfitted solo canoe included. Course runs Thursday evening all day
Saturday & Sunday
Dates: May 20,22,23 and others if enough interest. Minimum 4 students | | |
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