Upcoming Lessons
Lessons General Information
Submitted by admin_ewp on Mon, 04/11/2011 - 20:16Please read every item below:
The posted price of lessons includes all paddling equipment
Price does not include Travel, Food or Camping ,
unless specified.
EWP Membership must be renewed annually and is required for ALL EWP Programs and is therefore INCLUDED in the lessons price.
EWP Members will pay the reduced course rate to account for their membership.
Youth Programs
Submitted by admin_ewp on Sun, 03/27/2011 - 20:35All youth programs have been moved to their own forum
click HERE to see our youth programs
Intro Course Outline & Manual
Submitted by admin_ewp on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 12:48Intro to Kayaking Course Manual - ONLINE VERSION
or get a PDF (460KB) copy for printing - CLICK HERE
Module 1
Dry Land
- Theory of paddling whitewater, river grading and hazards
- Selecting a Boat, Spray deck, paddle, PFD and Helmet
- Kayaking equipment and safety considerations
- How to get in and out of boats in a safe manner
Instructional Videos
Submitted by admin_ewp on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 14:19Sea Kayak Self Rescue
Submitted by admin_ewp on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 09:38Learn many techniques allowing you to rescue yourself in the case of a capsize at sea or in a large body of water.
The course is one night for 3 hours of intensive instruction.
Bring your own equipment if you have some, it will allow you to familiarize yourself with your own boat's characteristics.
Date: TBA, will be held sometime in May 2012
Time: 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Place: Kinsmen Aquatic Centre
Cost: TBA
For further information about this upcoming course, please contact Dale O'Brien directly at Dale [at] PaddleEWP [dot] ca
Adult Intro to Kayaking 2011/12
Submitted by admin_ewp on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 17:19All sessions are held at the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre each Friday night from 9:00pm to 11:00pm.
Learn all the skills that are the stairway to many unique outdoor experiences.
Course covers all basic strokes and bracing with an introduction to rolling and canoe polo.
All equipment is supplied, all you need is swimming attire.
EWP membership is included in your course fee.
Course No.1 - Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, Dec 2
How to Roll a Kayak 2011/12
Submitted by admin_ewp on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 21:50Once a paddler has graduated from an introductory course(pre-requisite), the Eskimo roll is the next fundamental skill which is very useful to learn.
