Information about our Canoeing Class

Level 1 Canoe Class based on the curriculum from the American Canoe Association

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Overview

Ever wanted to learn how to make a canoe go where you want it to go or earn how to paddle a canoe without frustration? Would you like to feel confident enough to paddle a canoe in the Boundary Waters, the Florida Everglades, or our local rivers?

Join us for our Canoe Class – Learning the Lost Art of Canoeing and feel more confident on the water. This class is intended for people new to canoeing or paddlers who want to improve their canoeing skills. Although canoeing can be more challenging than kayaking there is a grace and beauty to learning how to paddle a canoe.

This class will begin with a land-based topics then moves to the on-water session where the group will work on paddling skills, entry and exit from a canoe, basic canoe strokes (Forward, reverse, turning), self-rescue, and how to empty a canoe. All our classes use a challenge by choice philosophy so if you are not comfortable getting in the water or practicing a particular skill just let your instructor know.

Learn to empty a canoe
Learn to empty canoe from shore

Learn more about all our paddling classes and other outdoor skills program.

Dates

  • June 5 (Thursday) – 9 am to 3 pm

What to Expect:

All classes include use of a canoe. If you do not have a canoe partner, you will be paired with someone in the class. We can also help you explore solo canoeing.  Classes begin with a land-based session to discuss key topics. The class will then move to the on-water session where the group will work on the paddling skills, entry and exit from a canoe, basic canoe strokes (Forward, reverse, turning), self-rescue, and how to empty a canoe. All our classes use a challenge by choice philosophy so if you are not comfortable getting in the water or practicing a particular skill just let your instructor know.

Solo canoeing class
Learn Paddling Techniques

Details:

  • The Canoeing Class is 6 to 7 hours in length. The weekday classes start at 9 am and end around 3 pm. The weekend classes start at 8 am and end around 2 pm.
  • The cost of the class is $75 per person and includes use of a canoe for the class, classroom instruction and on water instruction by our ACA certified instructor.  Lunch is not provided.
  • Participants must be at least 12 years old. All minors (17 and under) require a participating adult.
  • All classes require a minimum of four participants.

What to Bring to your Canoe Class:

  • Bring lunch, snacks, water, and any other hydrating beverages you would like. 
  • Wear shoes or sandals that will stay on your feet and can get wet.
  • Plan clothing for the weather of the day (rainy, colder, sunny, hot).
  • A change of clothing for the end of the day is nice but not required.

Weather and water conditions:

All classes are dependent on the weather, if we are not going to be able to conduct your class due to high water conditions or adverse weather conditions we will text or call before the class.

Location

All class participants will check in at the Higher Pursuits office.

Once you check-in the staff will direct you to the educational area for the class

Higher Pursuits
3114 Cheeks Bend Rd
Columbia, TN