These Big Canoe training sessions are mainly for people interested in paddling in a big boat, or for those who are interested in learning more about paddling the various positions (bow and stern) in a big boat. The training will focus on skills and endurance. 

These sessions run three Tuesday nights depending on weather and water levels from our Buena Vista Storage Sheds, come early to help get the boats to the water, bring your own paddles, pfd's, water bottles, and any other paddling gear you may require.  

The start date, and all subsequent sessions depend on appropriate river conditions <600 cms.

Club equipment is available for new paddlers for the first session or three, then participants are expected to provide their own life-jacket, and bent shaft paddle.  If you've not paddled big canoes before it is best to get in a session or two before acquiring your own paddle.  For each session a water bottle, rain gear, and dry clothes in a small dry bag are good to bring along.

You must be healthy to attend any sessions, please do a COVID/Flu/Cold self assessment before each paddling session. If you are not feeling well please do not come.

Registration will be available from April 15 to August 10.

Course Change, Cancellation and Refund Policy - Please read the policy on this link before completing any program registration that involves a payment.  Given the extended nature of this program registration changes and cancellations are by email to Darryl.

Contact Wade Martinson for more information: Wmartins@ualberta.ca