$$ San Marcos River Canoeing | ACA Essentials River Canoeing Skills Class

Tuition: $199 per person | Full Day In-Person Class | Class Size: minimum 4 students | Duration: 7 - 8 hours | Paddling Time: 4 - 5 hours | Paddling Distance: 3 – 5 miles. No previous paddling or swimming experience required. Course tuition includes ACA certified instructor. All premium quality canoeing gear is being provided at no extra cost.

THIS EVENT CAN BE RE-SCHEDULED AT A DATE THAT'S CONVINIENT TO YOU AND YOUR PARTY OF FOUR.

LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT SKILLS CLASS FOR SCOUT TROOPS, CHURCH GROUPS, BIRTHDAY GIFT, BACHELER - BACHELORETTE PARTIES, CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EVENTS.

We travel and are flexible. We provide all the canoe gear.

Give Constantin a call at 832-686-3231 to discuss details.

We also offer advance canoeing classes, including overnight camping experiences and guided tours for groups.

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Whether by yourself or with the whole family, canoeing is a wonderful way to explore and enjoy the water! Open the door to explore the awesome Texas's coastline with its many paddling environments including lakes, swamps, bays, bayous, creeks and rivers!

This course is emphasizing paddle sports safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for controlling and maneuvering a canoe on moving water.

This class is for beginners who have never paddled a canoe before or need a paddling refresher skills class because they last paddled a long time ago, fewer than 10 times, or have experience paddling only in the bow, or only in the stern, or have to grab the gunnels when leaning sideways, or find it challenging to keep the canoe gliding in a straight line.

In this class paddlers can master canoeing on moving water. On shore we will discuss about equipment needs and safety, then go paddling. We will teach proper canoeing techniques for launching, landing, correct paddle strokes from the bow and from the stern for eficient boat maneuvers.

CLASS OUTCOME:

This is a super fun hand-on class. By the end of this class, you will be more a skillful, more confident and a safer paddler and have increased specific knowledge and appreciation for river canoeing. We help plant the seeds for a lifelong hobby, environmental consciousness, and an active lifestyle.

CURRICULUM:

• Introduction to basic equipment.
• Launching and landing from a bank.
• Introduction to how body, boat and blade work together.
• Basic body mechanics and efficiency of stroke.
• Forward and reverse paddling.
• Sweep strokes.
• Draw strokes.
• Turning on the move.
• Communication.

WHAT TO BRING & HOW TO DRESS:

• Dress only with synthetic clothing (no cotton shirts, no blue jeans)
• Wear clothing comfortable to movement that dryup quickly.
• Wear long pants and long sleeves shirt to avoid sun burn and insects.
• Old snickers or water shoes; no crocks, flipflops, rain or hiking boots; your feet will get wet.
• Paddling gloves can prevent blisters and sunburns.
• Large brim hat with under chin strap.
• Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakiest, Chums, etc)
• A gallon of water, a fruit or snack bar; pack a lunch.
• Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellant, towel

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WHAT'S INCLUDED / WHAT TO EXPECT:

• ACA Certified Instructor
• Premium quality paddling equipment, top of the line life jacket, etc
• 10-liter dry bags, auxiliary equipment (bilge pump, tow rope, throw rope, etc), group first aid kit.
• Convenient destination with access to restroom/changing room.
• Event still pictures at no additional cost.
• Flexibility (the class curriculum, paddling distance/time, etc., can be tailored to fit the student's needs and based on circumstances).

LIMITATIONS:

This class requires an easy to moderate fitness level. Our canoeing gear comes rated for weight/size, and we can accommodate students only up to 250 lbs. each.

NOT SURE IF THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Take a look at our pictures:

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A RSVP “Yes” on Meetup merely states your interest. This course is cross posted on several groups/platforms and fills up quickly.

CREDENTIALS:

This course is taught Constantin Platon, an experienced outdoor educator, geology professor, and happy camper with 25+ years of experience, and the following certifications:

ACA Level 3 Coastal/Sea Kayak Instructor
ACA Level 3 River/Whitewater Kayak Instructor
ACA Level 3 River Canoe Instructor (Solo & Tandem)
ACA Trip Leader & Eskimo Roll Endorsements
Sierra International Wilderness First Aid
NOLS Wilderness First Aid

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REGISTRATION: PLEASE REPLY WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER OR CALL/TEXT CONSTANTIN: 832-686-3231.

Born to Paddle!