Introduction to Whitewater Solo Canoe
Dates | # of Days | Cost | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|
August 6th 2025 | 3 | $895 | Beginner |
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August 6th 2025
Start Date
3
Duration (days)
$895
Cost
Beginner
Skill Level
Itinerary
Please note: The instructors may change this schedule to suit the group needs and weather.
Day 1
8:30 am Meet at the Churchill River Canoe Outfitters office in Missinpe
9:00 Drive to Devil Lake boat launch and paddle to Base Camp
11:00 Arrive at Barker Lake and set up Base Camp.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 pm Get on the water and start paddling!
6:00 pm Supper
Day 2
8:00 am Breakfast
9:30 On water sessions
12:00 Lunch
1:00pm On water sessions
6:00 pm Supper
Day 3:
8:00 am Breakfast - pack up camp
9:00 On water Sessions
1:00pm Lunch
2:00 Final session- paddle to Devil Lake
4:30 pm Pick up at boat launch
The Intro Solo course is best suited for those with previous canoeing experience- either in tandem or solo canoes. Previous whitewater experience is not a requirement, but is helpful flatten out your learning curve. Whether you are looking for whitewater skills for canoe tripping, or just want to "play", this course will put you on the right path.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?
There are no prerequisites for this course. Previous flat-water canoeing experience (solo or tandem) is strongly reccomended (you can paddle a straight line in the stern of the canoe without switching sides; you know the following strokes: bow, J, sweep, bow draws and pries).
Good swimming skills are strongly reccomended- expect to get wet!
PRE-REQUISITE SKILLS
Tasty Meals from Day 1 Lunch to Day 3 Lunch
Paddle Canada certified instructor
Canoe rental
Paddles
PFD
Helmets
Safety equipment
Group camping equipment- Group tarp, camp kitchen, cookware,water filtration,first aid etc.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2 sets of clothes to paddle in- synthetic or wool *No Cotton
Warm layers for in camp- fleece, down, polyester
Closed toed shoes for paddling
Sun Protection
Rain Gear
Water Bottle
Tent
Sleeping equipment- sleeping pad, sleeping bag
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
Our intro course will focus on skills for Class I and II whitwater. We will spend most of our time on the water learning and practicing skills. This will be balanced with off-water theory sessions to give you a solid understanding of how the river and your canoe work together, allowing you to continue perfecting your skills after you leave the course.
If you have a group interested in such a course, contact us. We can run a private course for you!