$$ ACA Essentials of Canoeing Skills Class | Mastering Flatwater Canoeing

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 and use of premium quality canoeing gear.

THIS EVENT CAN BE RE-SCHEDULED AT A DATE & LOCATION THAT'S CONVINIENT TO YOU.

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 group discounts.

Each canoe has two seats. It's best to bring a partner to paddle with and share the experience. Minimum 4 paddlers are necessary to run the course.

We also offer advance canoe classes, including overnight camping and guided tours.

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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 designed as a short program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for controlling and maneuvering a canoe on flatwater.

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 the lake (flatwater). On dry land we will discuss about equipment needs and safety, then go paddling for about 2-3 hours. We will teach proper techniques for launching, landing, paddle strokes, and boat maneuvers.

CLASS OUTCOME:

This is a super fun hand-on class. By the end of this class, you will be Aa more a skillful, confident and safe paddler and have increased specific knowledge and appreciation for 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 with partner.

WHAT TO BRING & HOW TO DRESS:

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

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WHAT'S INCLUDED / WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Premium quality fiberglass Mohawk Blazer 16 ft. canoes
• Top of the line life jacket
• Single blade canoe paddles (wooden bent or straight shaft)
• 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!