2021 Fitness Paddling
Location: 804 Hogs Back Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0B1
Contact: recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca
Our most popular program! Fitness paddling sessions are designed to offer paddlers the opportunity to combine a fantastic core workout with basic to advanced kayak drills, techniques and games.
Each session delivers a structured workout program offering low-impact training with high-impact results. Looking for an alternative to being in the gym? This program is geared for you!
Participants will be able to use their own boats, paddles, or those provided by the Club.
**In line with our Covid-19 policies we require that participants bring their own Transport Canada approved PFD.
**Due to Covid-19 the clubhouse will be closed and participants must arrive to the session prepared to paddle. Access to the washrooms from the outside will be available.

Program Details:
Spring/Summer/Fall 1: Tuesday/Thursday 6 AM - 7:30 AM
Spring/Summer/Fall 2: Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30 PM
Spring/Summer/Fall 3: Monday/Wednesday 6-7:30 PM
Minimum Participants per session: 6; Maximum Participants per session: 14;
Please note sessions on Statutory Holidays will be moved to the Friday of the same week.
What to bring:
The Rideau Canoe Club will provide all the necessary paddling equipment except for the life jacket.
- Life Jacket (Transport Canada approved)
- Comfortable, loose fitting clothing preferably made of quick drying fabric (they do get wet!)
- Enough water for the length of the session
- Sun screen
- Hat, sunglasses, rain jacket & pants (if needed)
Recommended Program Prerequisites: Introduction to Sea Kayak Course
*Please note that sufficient kayak experience is mandatory for participation. If you have any concerns about your experience, please email recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca
REFUND POLICY:
COVID-19 Flexible Reschedule/Credit/Refund Policy
As a non-profit organization, the RCC relies on revenue from our paddling programs to provide top
quality recreation and competitive training opportunities. If your program is affected by COVID-19 we ask that you to consider the first two options first:
- RESCHEDULE - If a program is cancelled or you are not able to participate at the predetermined time due to a COVID-19 related reason, our preferred option would be to work with you to determine if your program can be rescheduled to a time that would enable your participation this season.
- ACCOUNT CREDIT - If rescheduling is not possible, we are asking registrants to accept a registration credit that could be used towards future programming held at a later date in 2021 or 2022.
- If the two options above are unacceptable to you, we will refund the full amount of your registration fee.
This Policy applies to programs scheduled to start May 1, 2021 or later. It may be adjusted or
rescinded by the Club as the situation evolves and regulations are updated by Ottawa Public Health, the Province of Ontario and/or the Government of Canada . All cancellation/refund requests not associated with the current COVID-19 situation will follow the Club’s standard Refund Policy.