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CA$ 465
Reconnect with Big Water Paddling This Spring
Kickstart your paddling season with our Big Water Weekend Refresher. Tailored for intermediate paddlers, this course focuses on navigating higher spring flows, enhancing big-water techniques, and reinforcing safety practices in a supportive environment.
Course Highlights
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Day 1: Skill development and theory sessions at Palmer Rapids.
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Day 2: Guided river descent on the Lower Madawaska, applying skills in real-world conditions.
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Emphasis on big-water maneuvers, river reading, and group management.
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Personalized feedback from certified instructors to boost confidence and technique.
Ideal For
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Paddlers with prior whitewater experience seeking a seasonal refresher.
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Individuals preparing for upcoming big-water trips.
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Those aiming to refine their skills in dynamic spring river conditions.
What to Bring
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Drysuit or a combination of dry top and wetsuit with appropriate base layers.
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Neoprene cap, gloves, or pogies for warmth.
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Bagged lunch, hot beverages, and a dry bag.
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Change of clothes, reusable water bottle, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
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Personal paddling gear: boat, paddle, helmet, PFD, skirt (rentals available upon request).
Call to book! A booking fee applies when you book online.
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- Drysuit (or dry top & wetsuit combination) and base layers, neoprene cap and gloves/mitts/pogies are recommended in case of chilly temperatures
- Bagged lunch and a dry bag (soups and hot drinks are great at this time of year!)
- Change of clothing for the end of the day
- Reusable water bottle
- sunglasses & sunscreen
- If camping, toque, mitts and extra warm layers in the event of chilly evenings
- Your paddling gear! (Boat, paddle, helmet, pfd, skirt, etc.) we also have rentals available