Canoeing Classes and Workshops:

East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival

DATES: April 15-17, 2011
Location: James Island County Park
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Tel: Charlston County Parks and Recreation, 843-795-4386
Joshua Hall, 843-762-2172
www.ccprc.com/index.asp?nid=472

DESCRIPTION: The heart of the festival is the running of four classrooms throughout the 3-day event. A wide variety of topics include exotic paddling locations, how-to sessions on navigation, selecting or repairing equipment, and preparing gourmet cuisine fresh from your dry bag. On-water classes teach new strokes, rescues, or rolls with expert instruction from H2Outfitters. Master classes feature many of the leading instructors in the paddling world. All on-water classes require pre-registration. Some classes require you to bring your own equipment and are $15 to $30 in addition to your festival registration. Over 40 commercial exhibitors will be on-hand to give you a chance to test boats, paddles, and accessories on the water at the festival site.

MKC’S Classic Ontario-Quebec Week Of Rivers 

DATE: TBD
Location: Madawaska Kanu Centre
Tel: (888) 652-5268
http://www.mkc.ca/

DESCRIPTION: Five days of paddling on Ontario and Quebec’s best whitewater runs. Day excursions return to the hospitality of the MKC Chalet or our Ottawa River outpost. Instruction is informal and based upon the needs and desires of the participants.

The MKC Week of Rivers provides Intermediate to Advanced level paddlers with the opportunity to experience boating on a totally new level. Five days, five different rivers, completely hassle free! You and a small group of other boaters will be accompanied by two MKC Instructors. Acting as you guides they will look after the all the logistical details of the trip while joining you on the river and creating an environment in which you can push your paddling on new and exciting rivers. This is a unique chance for you to become a real “boater” again, spending five days immersed in the adventure, the excitement and the novelty of paddling new rivers, while experiencing the comfort and pleasure of MKC’s renowned hospitality.    

Becoming a Boundary Waters Family Outfitter Seminars

DATE: TBD
Gunflint Trail Outfitters, Grand Marais, Minnesoa
http://www.becomingaboundarywatersfamily.com/

DESCRIPTION: The outfitters of the Gunflint Trail Association have put together a program of informational materials, seminars and a bit of extra help so that kids and parents can feel comfortable in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Participating outfitters will give free, one-hour seminars. Topics include everything from setting up tents to navigating to fishing. You can even practice paddling with half-day excursions. USDA Forest Service Ranger talks are also available.

Memories, stories and good family fun are what the Gunflint Trail Association outfitters are all about. Our goal is to take the mystery out of camping in the BWCAW in northern Minnesota. Not everyone grew up camping and paddling in the BWCAW but with a little help, everyone is capable of having a great experience. Spend healthy, quality time with your kids. Leave the distractions behind and enjoy making memories this summer in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota.   

Becoming a Boundary Waters Family Outfitter Seminars

DATE: Gunflint Trail Outfitters, Grand Marais, Minnesoa
http://www.becomingaboundarywatersfamily.com/

DESCRIPTION: The outfitters of the Gunflint Trail Association have put together a program of informational materials, seminars and a bit of extra help so that kids and parents can feel comfortable in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Topics include everything from setting up tents to navigating to fishing. You can even practice paddling with half-day excursions. USDA Forest Service Ranger talks are also available.

Memories, stories and good family fun are what the Gunflint Trail Association outfitters are all about. Our goal is to take the mystery out of camping in the BWCAW in northern Minnesota. Not everyone grew up camping and paddling in the BWCAW but with a little help, everyone is capable of having a great experience. Spend healthy, quality time with your kids. Leave the distractions behind and enjoy making memories this summer in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota.   

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