To Register or If you have any questions, contact Jeff Oxenford at joxenford@comcast.net
Course Description:
Learn how to improve your whitewater canoeing technique in this two-day class. Perfect for advanced beginners or intermediate canoeists with some experience on whitewater. The class is open to both solo and tandem canoeists. Canoes must be outfitted for whitewater and have flotation. Paddlers must be able to kneel. Thigh straps or bulkheads are highly recommended. Paddlers must have a drysuit or wet suit (water will be cold in April). This course will be taught by American Canoe Association (ACA) certified canoe instructors.
Location:
April 26 – Big Soda Lake, Bear Creek Park, Morrison, CO.
April 27 – River location to be determined. Most likely will be Clear Creek in Golden.
Cost:
Solo
$150 for ACA members
$160 for non-ACA members
Tandem (for both participants)
$200 For ACA members
$220 for non-ACA members
AGENDA – What to expect
Saturday – 8:00 – 5:00 – We will be paddling on flatwater and stay in one spot all day. We will work on strokes, basic maneuvers, and other keys for efficient paddling. We may do some in-water techniques. Expect high temperatures in the 60s, and lows in the high 40s. Water will be cold.
Sunday – 8:00 -5:00 – We will be on the river, up to Class 2. Most likely we will be on Clear Creek in Golden depending on water levels. Plan to get wet.
You can check out the techniques we will be working on the YouTube Canoe Instruction Page.
Items to bring with you
- Personal clothing (you most likely will be the water at some point) so bring clothing to get wet and stay warm. Drysuits are strongly encouraged! Wet suits at a minimum.
- Canoe properly outfitted for whitewater, flotation is required. Knee restraint (straps or bulkhead) recommended.
- Lifejacket, paddles, helmet (required)
- Whistle
- Water
- Food – Lunch and snacks
- Sunscreen
- Folding chair
- Notepad
TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS or if you have any questions, contact:
Jeff Oxenford at joxenford@comcast.net