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| Instruction and Training | ||
| Canoe U 2008 |
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This is our annual collection of whitewater canoe and kayak classes in May and June. We offer training in basic and intermediate whitewater paddling. Whether you canoe or kayak, have never been in a boat or have paddled for years there was something for everyone.
Registration now Open! Canoe U Information |
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| Winter Pool Sessions 2007 - 2008 | ||
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Winter is the perfect time to improve existing skills, and learn new skills and concepts. This year, we offer several opportunities for skill development. Cost is $10 per session or $130 for the season. The cost for Rapids Riders to rent the pool is $140 a session, the club usually breaks even or is behind by the end of the year. Pool dates are in the events calendar. The format of subsequent sessions will be announced on the Events Page.
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| Pool Pictures | Open Pool - Two hours of unstructured time to get more comfortable in your boat, work on your roll, try new tricks in a warm pool, or just sit and talk (it's your time). Informal help and tips often available from other paddlers, just ask.
Bring your own boat and gear. See Events Page for dates and details.
Dates: see Events Page |
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| Kayak Skill - Learn skills, concepts, and get a paddling workout in Minnesota in the middle of the winter! Four structured skill sessions for people who already know how to paddle. Paddlers of ALL skill levels can learn from these sessions.
Bring your boat and paddling gear (including helmet).
If a limited number of people show for the skills session we will open a section of the pool for open kayaking. Dates: tbd $10 each session, see Events Page for more details. |
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| Canoe Skill -
$10 each session, see Events Page for more details. A quarter of the pool will be available for Open Pool. Please do not disturb the Canoe Course. |
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| Canoe and Kayak Rolling -
You don't need a roll to paddle a boat, but it sure makes it a lot more fun and safe. Learn to roll your canoe or kayak. For paddlers with no roll, those who would like to improve their roll, or if you want to add an off-side roll. Low student to instructor ratio.
Bring your boat and paddling gear (including helmet). Nose plugs highly recommended.
$10 each session, see Events Page for more details.
Dates: tbd |
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| Schools | ||
| Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort | Located in NE Wisconsin,this is a great place to begin paddling or hone your skills. And, we get a 10% discount on gear! | |
| Kayak and Canoe Institute | The institute is part of the University of Minnesota Duluth Outdoor Program. | |
| Wolf River Guides | Also located in NE Wisconsin. Wide range of paddling classes. | |
| Web Sites | ||
| Bob Foote Techniques | Bob is one of the best instuctors in whitewater paddling. | |
| Chris Joose Articles | A great place for all things--a lot of them boating. (click on articles for great training information) | |
| Kent Ford's eSchool | Kent is a long time instructor, video producer and all around great boater.
He has put together an amazing paddling resource with this eSchool. (By the way, if you buy any of his videos through this link, Rapids Riders gets 20% of the purchase price.) |
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