Canoe Clinic #4: Eddy Turns, Peel Outs, Water Reading, Scouting, Portaging

Clinic # 4: July 16, 2025 (2-Hours)

Eddy Turns, Peel Outs, Water Reading, Scouting, Portaging 

Note: Class will begin at 5 p.m. Please arrive early for boat loading.

Prerequisite: Prior experience in whitewater canoes required. 

Class will be conducted in whitewater canoes (Solo or Tandem) on the Schuylkill River at Flatrock rapids (class 1-2 whitewater). 

The goal of this class is to learn to good river judgement and to navigate whitewater safely and efficiently.  You will practice improving your ferries, peel outs, water reading, scouting and portaging. Most rivers have flat sections and whitewater sections. You will learn when to stop, scout and safely navigate or portage a section you do not wish to run.

You may use either a whitewater or flat water canoe. Tandem students must provide their own partner who is a registered student in the course. 

Please let us know if you can transport a canoe. It is 3 miles to Flat Rock, we will paddle back to the club at the end of the class.

For further information, please contact Looie Voorhees at looielooie1@yahoo.com.