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Lesson - Beginner Course

Rec 4 - Solo Paddlers

The benefits of paddling alone can be great; however, you are accepting more risk when you do. Learn how to manage the risks and stay safe while paddling solo. Topics include: trip planning, preparedness, communication, paddling practices, self recovery, and self rescue. This course could save your life!

After completing this course participants should be able to paddle with less skilled paddlers on calm protected seas with easy and frequent landing options, and/or able to paddle with others of like skill on protected seas with less than two foot waves, 5-10km winds with moderate frequent landing options.

Price:	$ 80
Prerequisite:	Rec 3 - Balancing, Bracing, & Edging
Intensity:	Moderate
Date & Times:	Every Thursday (usually 6:00-9:00) & Every Sunday 1:00-4:00 April-October

What to bring

Mandatory:
secure wet footwear, swimsuit, insulating long sleeved non-cotton top, water bottle, towel, and a change of clothes.
Recommended:
insulating non-cotton bottoms (long underwear) for drysuit, non-cotton toque, brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses with strap.
* A limited number of dry suits are available for rent on a first come first served basis for $10 per lesson. Wetsuits and paddling tops are provided no charge.

* We have limited space at our shop. Please leave valuables at home or in your vehicle. Or bring along a drybag.