Two days of canoe coaching, clinics and information exchange with a low threshold but plenty room for growth.  Focus on flat and open water and based in the lakes and sea around Nevlunghavn, this will cut down on driving times.    We have good canoes (about 24) , vests and paddles for loan but participants will need a dry suit.    Participants will get a proof of attendance which could be used, by a commercial or public organisation, as documented proof of staff training. 

Canoes: Either bring your own or borrow one from us. We have about 24 canoes available.

 
 It will be possible to attend both days or any one day.  We will meet up each day in one group and divide into small groups along the lines of personal start point and ambition.   Each group will have its own guide/coach and for some there will be the option to change groups at lunch.  There will be a progression between the days and between the groups – which will allow participants to control their own experience.    Exactly what and when topics will be covered will be largely governed by weather conditions, particularly wind.

 
Sign up, clik link below:
Both days
Saturday only
Sunday only


Coaches:
The coaching is led by Matt Skuse and others.

Topics to be covered.   Day one and two.  0900 to 1500.

Basic and advanced flat water canoe manoeuvring skills, both solo and tandem. 

Deep water rescue skills; leading a capsizes situation.

Open water techniques, tactics and leadership.   Including adapting paddling side and trim, the upwind rescuer, leader position and managing a lee shore.

Tandem and tow and other useful rope tricks.

Multi hull rigs (2 and 4 ship).  

Beach line tracking – if conditions allow. 

Sailing Solo – if conditions allow.

Sailing multi hull – if conditions allow. 

Indoor rolling on saturday 1600 to 1800

Rolling the standard prospector canoe.  Half roll and deep low brace.   Full roll and high brace finishes.  Reentry and roll.    (need swim kit with wet suit bottoms and wet shoes or training shoes)