2023 Seniors Paddling
Location: 804 Hogs Back Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2C 0B1
Contact: recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca
Back By Popular Demand! Whether you have years of paddling experience or would like to challenge yourself with a new activity, come enjoy paddles on beautiful Mooney's Bay. No matter if you are a fitness enthusiast or relaxation seeker, if you are 55 or over and love outdoor activities, this program is for you! This group-paddling program is facilitated by highly qualified instructors that provide a supportive and fun learning environment.
Participants can use their own boats, paddles, or those provided by the Club.
Program Details:
Spring/Summer/Fall 1: Monday/Wednesday 8 AM - 10 AM
Spring/Summer/Fall 2: Monday/Wednesday 10 AM - 12 PM
Spring/Summer/Fall 3: Tuesday/Thursday 10 AM - 12 PM
- Prerequisite: Intro to Sea Kayak or equivalent experience
Please note that sufficient kayak experience is mandatory for participation.
- 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.
- Contact: recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca
What to Bring:
- Transport Canada Approved PFD (life jacket)
- Comfortable, loose fitting clothing preferably made of quick drying fabric (you will get wet!)
- Enough water for the length of the session
- Sun screen
- Hat, sunglasses, rain jacket & pants (if needed)
Should you take the Intro to Sea Kayak session?
1. Have I ever received formal instruction?
2. Do I currently or have paddled several times a season? At Least 1-2 times a week.
3. General experience in other flat water paddling boats like sand-up-paddling, canoe, etc.
If the answer is no to question #1, you should register for the Intro to Sea Kayak session. The other 2 questions provide general indication of water experience.
Inclement Weather
Paddling Programs can still have fun in the rain! However, if there is heavy rain, gusty winds, thunderstorms we can not be on the water. If inclement weather is forecasted on the Weather Network we will cancel the session and will contact you (up to 30 minutes prior).
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