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Moving Water Intro Tandem & Solo Course Quick Reference Guide by Brian Johnston

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 13:10

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A quick reference guide or course outline for a 2 day Intro to Tandem & Solo Moving Water Canoe Course developed and shared by instructor Brian Johnston.

Download the Quick Reference Guide ( 2 pages)

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Sea Kayak Technique: Canoe & Kayak Video on Power Paddling with Sean Morley

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:32

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The new virtual coach video on Canoe & Kayak is a must watch for sea kayak instructors: Power Paddling with Sean Morley.

View video and article here.

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SUP Teaching Resource Sites

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Thursday, 12 May 2011 18:43

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SUP Instructor Trainer member Duncan Keith, shares some resources for SUP Instructors. Thanks Duncan...

David Kalama - http://www.davidkalama.com/

For those of you who don't know Dave Kalama I think it would be fair to say that we owe the re-invention of this great sport to both him and Laird Hamilton. If you check out Dave or Laird's site you we will see that these guys are best buddies and do some crazy stuff together. Dave also has the best articles I have come across for efficient paddle technique. Pretty handy if you are planning to do some long miles or just want to be a better SUP paddler.

Standupzone: http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php

Lots of great discussion areas including, river, wave, racing and touring

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New SUP Lesson Plans Availalble for Download

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Tuesday, 19 April 2011 08:29

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PaddlingInstructor.com and instructor member, Michael Pardy have shared 3 SUP board lesson plans for download. A new site feature is that you are no longer asked to join as a member of ths site to download the documents and lesson plans posted. Please visit paddlinginstructor.com for the SUP lesson plans along with other instructor resources.

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The nature and philosophy of the new Paddle Canada Canoe Program

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Wednesday, 06 April 2011 14:15

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Instructor and Canoe PDC member, Brian Johnston writes about the philosophy of the new Paddle Canada Canoe Program: The diverse range of disciplines including the new Big Canoe and Coastal Canoe programs; progression of program; flexibility in course formats; wealther of knowledge drawing on input from all instructors nationally...

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Canoe_Program.pdf

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Comfort to Control - A River Kayaking Instructor Resource

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Tuesday, 08 March 2011 13:20

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Comfort to Control - A River Kayaking Instructor Resource Document The River Kayak PDC is pleased to announced the posting of a new instructor resource document entitled 'Comfort to Control' written in 2006 by Jeff Johnson for The Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC) Kayak Instruction Technical Resource Manual. Paddle Canada would like to thank the author Jeff Johnson and MKC for allowing us to share this with our kayaking instructors. You will find this document available for download in the members area of the website.

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Procedures for Canoe/Kayak Commercial Vessel Registration

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Tuesday, 18 January 2011 22:12

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The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities made an announcement on March 17, 2011 that registration is no longer required for human-powered vessels, small sailing vessels and small vessels that are equipped with a motor less than 10 horsepower.

For more information please contact Transport Canada.

Posted: Feb 26, 2011
Read the Toronto Star recent article on Canoe/Kayak Registration

& the follow up Article Posted: March 1, 2011

Paddlers to Enjoy a Paperwork Free Summer

Posted: Feb 25, 2011 8:00 PM ET

CBC Ottawa shed some more light on the registration issue of kayaks and canoes for the coming season. Paddle Canada Instructor member Peter Kasurak of the Ottawa YMCA Canoe Club talks to CBC reporters along with Janet Yale of Scouts Canada.

Watch video clip, read story (and over 250 comments from viewers and counting)

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Guided Excursion Small Vessel Regulations FAQ

Written by Graham Ketcheson on Tuesday, 18 January 2011 21:53

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The FAQ's below are answers to common questions we receive. They are rough guidelines based on our interpretation of the regulations based on our discussions with Transport Canada, but in no way should these be taken as an the authoritative answer. We suggest you contact Transport Canada directly for any specific answers to your questions.

Please note that the Small Vessel regulations could change at anytime and they are the final authority for commercial vessels on the water.

Paddle Canada along with other paddling associations and groups nationally were involved in the public consultation process from 2005 onwards with Transport Canada. An article published in Kanawa Winter 2006/2007 talked about this 'Call for Input' to our members. pdf View article here...

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