Deadline July 20, 2024
Improve you paddle skills…
All of us can get in a kayak and paddle, but many of us have never had any formal training in paddle techniques or self rescue and assisted rescue, should we ever end up in the water. Paddle Canada’s Level 1 skills development course is being offered to club members for two days, August 12 & 13 at Ontario Sea Kayak Centre’s (OSKC) home base in Parry Sound. We need a minimum of 4 people up to a maximum of 12 to run the course.
Details
- Fully qualified instructors offer instruction in the Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills course. See the link for details https://paddlecanada.com/levels/sea-kayak/akasharkbow
- The Ontario Sea Kayak Centre (OSKC) is offering the course exclusive to Peninsula Paddlers members. OSKC offers onsite accommodation in glamping tents with 4 tents with two twin beds and 2 tents with 1 queen bed. A fully fully equipped kitchen including fridge, cooking utensils, dishes etc.is available to prepare your own meals You just need to bring food. We can share meals between all to minimize the work. See the link re OSKC https://ontarioseakayakcentre.com/course/paddle-canada-level-1
- Accommodation includes late afternoon Sunday arrival on Aug 11, 2024. Monday Aug 12, 2024 and Tuesday August 13, 2024 are instruction days. Departure is Tuesday night or Wed morning August 13, 2024.
- Fee for single occupancy is $508.50 ($45O + 58.50 hst) includes accommodation in glamping tent, course and your own kayak. If you choose to rent a kayak add $50.
- Fee for double occupancy is $404.54 ($358 +46.54 hst) includes accommodation, course and your own kayak. If you choose to rent a kayak add $50.
- Deadline is July 20, 2024, for members to confirm. Fee payment is required in full prior July 31, 2024.
- Please connect with Judy Pihach at jpihach@icloud.com With questions and/or to confirm your participation.
This opportunity at a discounted fee came to us just recently via Bob Casement one of our new members this year (thank you Bob!)
