Our flagship course. Students will be introduced to moving water fundamentals. Skills learned will be used in all future paddling.

In this 2 ½ day course you will learn canoe strokes, equipment, front & back ferries, eddy turns, reading the river and canoe safety. This is a moving water course and not a Whitewater course. A perfect place to start for any river paddling you may want to do. 

Course runs Thurs evening on Flatwater 6-10pm

Saturday is split between a local lake and the Yukon River in Whitehorse. 9am to 4 pm

Sunday on the Takhini River putting in at Takhini River Campround on Kusawa Lake Road. 9 am to 6pm

We focus on good technique so you can maximize your enjoyment on the water.

All equipment is provided with the exception of footwear. 

Foot wear and Drysuits available for rent.