Kayak
Grab your friends, family or colleagues for the perfect introduction to whitewater paddling. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.
We follow logical progressions that keep you challenged and learning quickly. This is a solid introduction to whitewater kayaking and the foundation for a whole new dimension of fun. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
We run most of our intro clinics here at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska River. The water is warm and clean and the variety of rapids are appropriate for developing new skills. This program is based from the Paddler Co-op Boathouse—our site located on the shores of the Madawaska River, just a short paddle to the rapids. Weekday programs are booked upon demand. Gather your friends and organise your own whitewater intro or book into a scheduled clinic. We need only three people to book a custom course.
Optional
2 day course (3+ people): $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor.
Optional
Grab your friends, family or colleagues for the perfect introduction to whitewater paddling. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.
We follow logical progressions that keep you challenged and learning quickly. This is a solid introduction to whitewater kayaking and the foundation for a whole new dimension of fun. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
We run most of our intro clinics here at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska river. The water is warm and clean and the variety of rapids are appropriate for developing new skills. This program is based from the Paddler Co-op Boathouse—our site located on the shores of the Madawaska River, just a short paddle to the rapids. Weekday programs are booked upon demand. Gather your friends and organise your own whitewater intro or book into a scheduled clinic. We need only three people to book a custom course.
Optional
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor.
Optional
Grab your friends, family or colleagues for the perfect introduction to whitewater paddling. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.
We follow logical progressions that keep you challenged and learning quickly. This is a solid introduction to whitewater kayaking and the foundation for a whole new dimension of fun. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
We run most of our intro clinics here at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska river. The water is warm and clean and the variety of rapids are appropriate for developing new skills. This program is based from the Paddler Co-op Boathouse—our site located on the shores of the Madawaska River, just a short paddle to the rapids. Weekday programs are booked upon demand. Gather your friends and organise your own whitewater intro or book into a scheduled clinic. We need only three people to book a custom course.
Optional
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor.
Optional
Grab your friends, family or colleagues for the perfect introduction to whitewater paddling. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.
We follow logical progressions that keep you challenged and learning quickly. This is a solid introduction to whitewater kayaking and the foundation for a whole new dimension of fun. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
We run most of our intro clinics here at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska river. The water is warm and clean and the variety of rapids are appropriate for developing new skills. This program is based from the Paddler Co-op Boathouse—our site located on the shores of the Madawaska River, just a short paddle to the rapids. Weekday programs are booked upon demand. Gather your friends and organise your own whitewater intro or book into a scheduled clinic. We need only three people to book a custom course.
Optional
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor.
Optional
Grab your friends, family or colleagues for the perfect introduction to whitewater paddling. By the end of this course you will be paddling and grinning your way down class two rapids with confidence and skill.
We follow logical progressions that keep you challenged and learning quickly. This is a solid introduction to whitewater kayaking and the foundation for a whole new dimension of fun. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
We run most of our intro clinics here at Palmer Rapids on the Madawaska river. The water is warm and clean and the variety of rapids are appropriate for developing new skills. This program is based from the Paddler Co-op Boathouse—our site located on the shores of the Madawaska River, just a short paddle to the rapids. Weekday programs are booked upon demand. Gather your friends and organise your own whitewater intro or book into a scheduled clinic. We need only three people to book a custom course.
Optional
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor.
Optional
Negotiating a line through a new rapid or learning different moves on a river that you know and love is what paddling is all about. Join us for five days on the exceptional rivers of eastern Ontario and western Quebec, or just jump in with the group in for a day or two.
We will focus on river running skills, rapid assessment and playing on the varied sections of the Madawaska, Ottawa, Petawawa, Gatineau and Rouge rivers.
Optional
Cost: $625.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Includes PFD, paddle, helmet, skirt, boat and of course, an excellent instructor.
Accomodation/Food: We encourage you to pack healthy and energy-rich food and lots of it. With this in mind, we will alternate between cooking for ourselves and going out to sample the cuisine of the culture-soaked local eateries of the Ottawa Valley. Shared food, shared cooking, shared stories of the days adventures... all part of the paddling experience
Negotiating a line through a new rapid or learning different moves on a river that you know and love is what paddling is all about. Join us for five days on the exceptional rivers of eastern Ontario and western Quebec, or just jump in with the group in for a day or two.
We will focus on river running skills, rapid assessment and playing on the varied sections of the Madawaska, Ottawa, Petawawa, Gatineau and Rouge rivers.
Optional
Cost: $625.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Includes PFD, paddle, helmet, boat and of course, an excellent instructor.
Accomodation/Food: We encourage you to pack healthy and energy-rich food and lots of it. With this in mind, we will alternate between cooking for ourselves and going out to sample the cuisine of the culture-soaked local eateries of the Ottawa Valley. Shared food, shared cooking, shared stories of the days adventures... all part of the paddling experience
Transitional Kayak—Beyond the Basics
Our intermediate programs are designed with one purpose—to help you achieve your own paddling goals. Intermediate development takes place in two ways: river trips and skills clinics.
River trips are the perfect opportunity to discover what a whitewater goldmine Ontario really is. Instruction focuses on refining your technique and introducing new moves and skills. Our instructors take the time to show you safe river running procedures and how to set up basic rescue systems. Ultimately we want you to have the confidence and expertise to be running these rivers yourself.
Skills clinics at the intermediate level are usually focused on playboating or technical paddling. Typically we use one or two waves/holes or a short section of whitewater to demonstrate, practice and improve skills and moves. Video is used to facilitate technique development.
River trips are chosen according to flow rates and technical difficulty and will vary month to month. Most of our programs run on the various sections of the Madawaska, the Petawawa or the Ottawa Rivers. From technical whitewater to large volume river — we run courses to meet your interests.
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor. Course costs are reduced if you own your own boat and gear. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
Transitional Kayak—Beyond the Basics
Our intermediate programs are designed with one purpose—to help you achieve your own paddling goals. Intermediate development takes place in two ways: river trips and skills clinics.
River trips are the perfect opportunity to discover what a whitewater goldmine Ontario really is. Instruction focuses on refining your technique and introducing new moves and skills. Our instructors take the time to show you safe river running procedures and how to set up basic rescue systems. Ultimately we want you to have the confidence and expertise to be running these rivers yourself.
Skills clinics at the intermediate level are usually focused on playboating or technical paddling. Typically we use one or two waves/holes or a short section of whitewater to demonstrate, practice and improve skills and moves. Video is used to facilitate technique development.
River trips are chosen according to flow rates and technical difficulty and will vary month to month. Most of our programs run on the various sections of the Madawaska, the Petawawa or the Ottawa Rivers. From technical whitewater to large volume river — we run courses to meet your interests.
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor. Course costs are reduced if you own your own boat and gear. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
Transitional Kayak—Beyond the Basics
Our intermediate programs are designed with one purpose—to help you achieve your own paddling goals. Intermediate development takes place in two ways: river trips and skills clinics.
River trips are the perfect opportunity to discover what a whitewater goldmine Ontario really is. Instruction focuses on refining your technique and introducing new moves and skills. Our instructors take the time to show you safe river running procedures and how to set up basic rescue systems. Ultimately we want you to have the confidence and expertise to be running these rivers yourself.
Skills clinics at the intermediate level are usually focused on playboating or technical paddling. Typically we use one or two waves/holes or a short section of whitewater to demonstrate, practice and improve skills and moves. Video is used to facilitate technique development.
River trips are chosen according to flow rates and technical difficulty and will vary month to month. Most of our programs run on the various sections of the Madawaska, the Petawawa or the Ottawa Rivers. From technical whitewater to large volume river — we run courses to meet your interests.
2 day course- $280.00 + Membership $5.00 + HST. Equipment and boats are provided in addition to an excellent instructor. Course costs are reduced if you own your own boat and gear. Many members do an intro course early season to give themselves the rest of the summer to practice or join our many river trips. But its never too late to get started!
