Canoe Flat & Moving Water (2-Days)

Intro to Flat and Moving Water Canoeing (2-Days)

May 16 & 17, 2026

No Experience Necessary.

This course will introduce you to equipment, safety and boat handling. Class will be conducted on flatwater Saturday and a gentle river on Sunday.

Instruction is offered solo (1 person in a canoe) or tandem (2 people in a canoe). The class will begin Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Canoe Club, 4900 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. Class will be conducted on the creek next to the Philadelphia Canoe Club on Saturday. On Sunday we will travel to a lake (to be determined) in the NJ Pine Barrens (about 1 hour drive from Philadelphia).  Instructors will carry the boats and equipment but will not provide student rides.

Note: You may take just the first day only.

Note: For your comfort, bring a kneeling mat or wear knee pads.

If you have questions please contact me at (Looielooie1@yahoo.com).

More information will follow closer to the class.

Cancellation policy:

1. Students may cancel 5 days before class for 80% refund.
2. No refunds for no-shows.