Canoe 101 Safety Workshop – July 21, 2025
Led by Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe & Kayak Club
📍 Location: Jarvis Lake, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hwy 40, Hinton, AB T7V 1X5
🕙 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
💲 Cost: $10
🎟 Limited Spots Available – Register Today! (details below)
Join us for a fun and educational day on the water at beautiful Jarvis Lake! 🛟 This full-day Canoe Skills Workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, designed to teach the fundamentals of canoeing in a safe, supportive, and scenic environment.
Led by experienced instructors from the Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe & Kayak Club, participants will rotate through both on-water paddle sessions and dry land training, learning essential skills such as:
✅ Safety & Preparation
🚣♂️ Boat Entry & Exit
💪 Basic Stroke Technique
🧭 Steering & Control
⚖️ Stability & Bracing
🗣️ Tandem Communication
🚨 Emergency Skills
🗓️ Tentative Workshop Schedule:
👋 Welcome & Check-In
🌅 Morning Sessions:
1️⃣ Group 1: 🚣♀️ On-Water Paddle Session
2️⃣ Group 2: 🧠 Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
🍽️ Lunch Break
🌞 Afternoon Sessions:
1️⃣ Group 1: 🧠 Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
2️⃣ Group 2: 🚣♀️ On-Water Paddle Session
🙋 Wrap-Up & Q&A
🎒 What to Bring:
💧 Water bottle
🥪 Lunch/snacks
🧢 Hat & ☀️ Sunscreen
👟 Water shoes or strapped sandals
🧼 Towel & 👕 Change of clothes
👜 Dry bag or Ziploc for valuables
🌊 Dress to get wet and enjoy the sun!
📍 Location Amenities:
🚻 Public washrooms
🚰 Well water available
📱 Cell service
About the Host:
The Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe & Kayak Club, established in 1992, is a non-profit organization dedicated to building healthy communities through recreational and sprint canoe/kayak programs for all ages and abilities.
📍 Event Registration & Contact Info:
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
805 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB T7V 1V1
📞 (780) 865-4412
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Spots are limited – don’t miss out on this exciting day at the lake!
👉 Register by July 17 at Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
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