January 19 – Canoe Strokes Workshop at George Meyers Pool


In addition to the open pool sessions this winter, we are offering FREE workshops to tune-up some specific skills.

Sunday, January 19 – Canoe Stroke Practice Workshop

·         Pool Availability:  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·         Workshop Schedule:  10:30 am – 11:30 am

·         George Meyers Pool, 7900 Carr Drive, Arvada 80005, 303-467-7140

·         Cost is $10.50 per person for the pool fee.  The Workshop is Free.

Join us for a one hour refresher and demonstration of canoe stroke techniques (solo & tandem strokes). Experienced club members will be available to demonstrate and assist participants with practicing canoe strokes.

Bring your own equipment (or let me know what you need – contact info below).

Please arrive before 10:00 a.m. so that you can unload and rinse your equipment using the hoses provided.

CONTACT  Lynne Carpenter at lynnecarpenter@gmail.com with any questions and to let us know if you’ll join us for this workshop.

Helpful Instructional Videos From the ACA Website: 

ACA:  How to Develop Good Technique for Paddling a Canoe (3 min, 28 sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eLJ0d7TDS4&feature=youtu.be

ACA:  How to Canoe | 3 Key Strokes All Paddlers Should Know  (4 min, 21 sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVUNzKkBE5o&feature=youtu.be

Additional ACA videos:  https://www.americancanoe.org/page/Ed_videos