Solo Intermediate Moving Water

$325.00

2026 Dates Coming This Fall

Our intermediate course will focus on skills for Class II and III whitewater. At the intermediate level, we look to refine your existing skills to make your paddling smooth and effortless. We like to say in Intro paddling you sweat a lot, while in Intermediate you sweat less. We will also step up the difficulty of manoeuvres, and the rapids we practice in. By the end of the course, you should have a new appreciation for the current and change how you look at rapids.

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2026 Dates Coming This Fall

Our intermediate course will focus on skills for Class II and III whitewater. At the intermediate level, we look to refine your existing skills to make your paddling smooth and effortless. We like to say in Intro paddling you sweat a lot, while in Intermediate you sweat less. We will also step up the difficulty of manoeuvres, and the rapids we practice in. By the end of the course, you should have a new appreciation for the current and change how you look at rapids.

Since this is a two-day course it is important to come with the recommended skills to allow the course to run smoothly. These are what Paddle Canada and Wild Loon recommend:
You are a good swimmer and are not afraid of water. You have completed a Paddle Canada Intro Moving Water course or equivalent. Please contact us to review your current skill set if you have not. Our goal is a smooth course for all participants and we want everyone to start at a similar level.

Certification: A certificate is available to those who successfully demonstrate the required skills. 

What’s Included?

A Esquif Solo Canoe fully outfitted for moving water, PFD, Paddle, and Helmet. If you do not require a canoe, please contact us to review your boat and discuss a reduced price.

Please Bring:

Canoe, paddles, PFD/life jacket and helmet
-A white water helmet is preferred, but most helmets (climbing, bike, etc) are fine.

Suitable paddling footwear and clothing - example: synthetic fabric clothing and jacket, secure fitting water shoes/sandals or running shoes (that you don't mind getting wet)
Water, snacks/lunch (lunches may be away from the vehicles and/or on the river)Hat, sunglasses & waterproof sunscreenTowel & change of clothes (for improvisational swims!)

Course Participants will be emailed approximately two weeks prior to their course with location information, camping/accommodation recommendations, rental confirmation, and Instructor introductions.
Courses typically run from 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday at a variety of locations depending on current water levels. Friday evenings are a great opportunity to come early and meet other participants taking the course as well as have a little extra time to get geared up for the following morning!