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Here's your chance to get started
canoeing with confidence.
This comprehensive 12-hour program, conducted in Saskatoon in cooperation with Eb's Source for Adventure, will cover basic paddling techniques, canoe safety, and equipment considerations. Program includes all equipment and participants' take-home manual. Recommended minimum age is 14.
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Evening Course
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May 27, 29 June 3, 5
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6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
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Weekend Course
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June 7, 8
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9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Cost: $145 per course
To Register: Call (306) 653-5693; mail the Registration Form or
register at Eb's Source for Adventure in Saskatoon.
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These 6-hour workshops will concentrate on
developing efficient paddling techniques.
Beginner Level
caters to novice paddlers and those contemplating a summer canoe trip, but who are not confident about performing all the basic strokes efficiently.
Intermediate Level
reviews the basics and develop advanced strokes. It will appeal to paddlers with some experience or learn-to-canoe "graduates."
Advanced Level
is a prep course in advanced tandem and solo techniques for paddlers wishing to pursue certification or to simply enhance their overall paddling competence.
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Beginner
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June 7
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9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Cost: $85 |
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Intermediate
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June 14
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9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Cost: $95 |
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Advanced
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June 15
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9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Cost: $105 |
Location: Lakeview Lake. All equipment included.
To Register: Call (306) 653-5693; mail the Registration Form or
register at Eb's Source for Adventure in Saskatoon.
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Make the transition from lake to river paddling fun with safety coaching from a certified whitewater instructor.
Start with learning efficient river strokes on flat and slow moving water. Then progress to forward ferries, eddy turns, and river running techniques in faster moving water and rapids. Learn how to identify and avoid whitewater hazards. Develop confidence in controlling a tandem canoe in Class I and II rapids.
Date: Aug. 22 - 24
Cost: $675
Includes: Instruction, meals, canoe/safety equipment, camping gear, and return transportation from Saskatoon
Location: Churchill River
To Register: Call (306) 653-5693; mail the Registration Form
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RESOURCE TEAM
Francine Niekus
Map and compass have been Francine's close companions in her work as researcher and consultant. She has mapped vegetation, soils and landforms in her native Holland and in other countries. Here she has worked on the impact of forestry on boreal forest soils. She possesses Masters Degrees in physical geography and hydrology.
Kevin Ansdell
Kevin grew up orienteering in his native England and eventually became president of the Oxford University Orienteering Club. He has taught and competed in orienteering events worldwide and is presently a professor in the U. of S. Geology Department. He is currently president of the Saskatchewan Orienteering Association.
Cliff Speer
Cliff has been teaching wilderness navigation skills to canoeists for the past 15 plus years through his adventure tour company, CanoeSki Discovery Co. He also taught map and compass to Manitoba high school students in a former life.
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Wilderness Navigation Course
- Ever Lost your way in the woods?
- Wondered how you paddled up that blind bay?
- Couldn't see your way in a whiteout?
- Discovered your GPS was malfunctioning!
Avoid these pitfalls by learning how to use a map & compass with confidence.
In this course you will:
- Take a map bearing & follow it in the field
- Adjust a bearing for magnetic declination
- Take a field bearing & verify it on the map
- Orient a map with a compass
- Interpret topographical map symbols
- Plan a wilderness route using a topo map
- Determine your location using both map & compass
- Take sightings and follow bearings around obstacles
- Do orienteering exercises to practice map & compass skills
- HAVE FUN!!
Navigation skills are a great asset
for anyone, but invaluable for:
Backcountry Canoeists, Kayakers, Hikers, Mountain bikers & Skiers
Teachers, Outdoor Leaders & Camp Counselors, Hunters & Fishermen
Adventure Racers
A CanoeSki group using their maps and compasses
on a Churchill River trip
COURSE DETAILS
Date/Time: May 25, 2008 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Morning Map & Compass Classroom Session - Saskatoon Field House
Afternoon Outdoor Orienteering Session - Chief Whitecap Park (this is an undeveloped park on the south end of the City with no facilities)
Equipment Needed: Orienteering style compass. An excellent compass is included in the higher course fee. Bring running shoes & warm clothing for the outdoor session.
Who Will Benefit: Anyone wanting to learn basic navigation or needing to refresh their skills
Cost: $75 or
$95 (this price includes a quality orienteering compass to take with you)
To Register: Mail registration form with course fee to:
CanoeSki Discovery Co., 1618-9th Ave. N., Saskatoon SK S7K 3A1.
More info?
Contact Cliff Speer at 653-5693 or cliff@canoeski.com |
