Introduction to Whitewater Tandem Canoe

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Dates

July 4-6,
August2-4,
August 30-Sept1

# of Days

Cost

$895

Skill Level

Beginner

Meeting Point

Missinipe SK

Distance

Itinerary

Please note: The instructors may change this schedule to suit the group needs and weather.

Day 0

Spend the night in our Paddlers Lodge

Day 1

8:30 am Meet at the Churchill River Canoe Outfitters office in Missinpe

9:00 Drive to Devil Lake boat launch and paddle to Base Camp

11:00 Arrive at Barker Lake and set up Base Camp.

12:00 Lunch

1:00 pm Get on the water and start paddling!

6:00 pm Supper

Day 2

8:00 am Breakfast

9:30 On water sessions

12:00 Lunch

1:00pm On water sessions

6:00 pm Supper

Day 3:

8:00 am Breakfast - pack up camp

9:00 On water Sessions

1:00pm Lunch

2:00 Final session- paddle to Devil Lake

4:30 pm Pick up at boat launch

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?

The Intro Tandem course is best suited for those with previous canoeing experience and are looking to up their whitewater game. If you've never paddled whitewater before, or you've got years of tripping experience under your belt, our Paddle Canada certified instructors will meet you wherever you're at and launch your skills to the next level. Whether you are looking for whitewater skills for canoe tripping, or just want to "play", this course will put you on the right path.

PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS

There are no prerequisites for this course. Previous flat-water canoeing experience is reccomended, but not required! Good swimming skills are strongly reccomended- expect to get wet!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

2 sets of clothes to paddle in- synthetic or wool *No Cotton
Warm layers for in camp- fleece, down, polyester
Closed toed shoes for paddling
Sun Protection
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Tent
Sleeping equipment- sleeping pad, sleeping bag

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

1 night stay in the Paddlers Lodge the night before the course starts
Tasty Meals from Day 1 Lunch to Day 3 Lunch
Paddle Canada certified instructors
Canoe rental
Paddles
PFD
Helmets
Safety equipment
Group camping equipment- Group tarp, camp kitchen, cookware,water filtration,first aid etc.

Enjoy your first night on us in our Paddlers Lodge on the night before the course starts. The next 2 nights will be spent camping out in the world class whitewater playground that is Barker Lake. Not only that but we will be serving up delicious meals while on the course as well. The course has the feel of one of our awesome guided trips but basecamp style and we are focused on running rapids till we drop!

Our intro course will focus on skills for Class I and II whitwater. We will spend most of our time on the water learning and practicing skills. This will be balanced with off-water theory sessions to give you a solid understanding of how the river and your canoe work together, allowing you to continue perfecting your skills after you leave the course.

If you have a group interested in such a course, contact us. We can run a private course for you!

WARNING WHITEWATER CANOEING IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!!!

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