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Canoeing Fundamentals I
Learn the essential skills for canoeing calm bodies of water while staying within 100 yards of shore. We’ll teach basic strokes for the stern and bow paddler including draws, sweeps, and the J-Stroke. Students will learn why the bow paddler is more than just an engine and in fact can steer the canoe without assistance from the stern paddler. Paddlers will learn how to communicate with their partner to better understand what strokes to use and how to work together to reach a destination. Everyone will experience a controlled swamp and swim their canoe back to shore from 50 – 100 yards from shore. We’ll also discuss a variety of basic safety topics.
 
Location: Raccoon River Park Boathouse
Prerequisite: none
 
All CanoeSport canoe buyers receive this class for free! If you are interested in signing up for your free class please contact the store and we can take your reservation over the phone. 
Store: (515) 961-6117
 
After signing up for the class you will receive a confirmation email with details about location, gear, expectations, etc. 
 

Canoeing Fundamentals I

$50.00Price
Excluding Sales Tax

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