Canoe 101 Safety Workshop
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Canoe 101 Safety Workshop β July 21, 2025
Led by Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe & Kayak Club
π Location: Jarvis Lake, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hwy 40, Hinton, AB T7V 1X5
π Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
π² Cost: $10
π Limited Spots Available β Register Today! (details below)
Join us for a fun and educational day on the water at beautiful Jarvis Lake! π 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:
β Safety & Preparation
π£ββοΈ Boat Entry & Exit
πͺ Basic Stroke Technique
π§ Steering & Control
βοΈ Stability & Bracing
π£οΈ Tandem Communication
π¨ Emergency Skills
ποΈ Tentative Workshop Schedule:
π Welcome & Check-In
π Morning Sessions:
1οΈβ£ Group 1: π£ββοΈ On-Water Paddle Session
2οΈβ£ Group 2: π§ Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
π½οΈ Lunch Break
π Afternoon Sessions:
1οΈβ£ Group 1: π§ Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
2οΈβ£ Group 2: π£ββοΈ On-Water Paddle Session
π Wrap-Up & Q&A
π What to Bring:
π§ Water bottle
π₯ͺ Lunch/snacks
π§’ Hat & βοΈ Sunscreen
π Water shoes or strapped sandals
π§Ό Towel & π Change of clothes
π Dry bag or Ziploc for valuables
π Dress to get wet and enjoy the sun!
π Location Amenities:
π» Public washrooms
π° Well water available
π± 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.
π Event Registration & Contact Info:
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
805 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB T7V 1V1
π (780) 865-4412
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Spots are limited β donβt miss out on this exciting day at the lake!
π Register by July 17 at Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
Led by Greater Edmonton Racing Canoe & Kayak Club
π Location: Jarvis Lake, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Hwy 40, Hinton, AB T7V 1X5
π Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
π² Cost: $10
π Limited Spots Available β Register Today! (details below)
Join us for a fun and educational day on the water at beautiful Jarvis Lake! π 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:
β Safety & Preparation
π£ββοΈ Boat Entry & Exit
πͺ Basic Stroke Technique
π§ Steering & Control
βοΈ Stability & Bracing
π£οΈ Tandem Communication
π¨ Emergency Skills
ποΈ Tentative Workshop Schedule:
π Welcome & Check-In
π Morning Sessions:
1οΈβ£ Group 1: π£ββοΈ On-Water Paddle Session
2οΈβ£ Group 2: π§ Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
π½οΈ Lunch Break
π Afternoon Sessions:
1οΈβ£ Group 1: π§ Safety & Communication (Dry Land)
2οΈβ£ Group 2: π£ββοΈ On-Water Paddle Session
π Wrap-Up & Q&A
π What to Bring:
π§ Water bottle
π₯ͺ Lunch/snacks
π§’ Hat & βοΈ Sunscreen
π Water shoes or strapped sandals
π§Ό Towel & π Change of clothes
π Dry bag or Ziploc for valuables
π Dress to get wet and enjoy the sun!
π Location Amenities:
π» Public washrooms
π° Well water available
π± 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.
π Event Registration & Contact Info:
Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
805 Switzer Drive, Hinton, AB T7V 1V1
π (780) 865-4412
π§cmVjdGlsIHwgaGludG9uICEgY2E=
Spots are limited β donβt miss out on this exciting day at the lake!
π Register by July 17 at Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
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