Introduction to Canoe Poling introduces a beginner to poling a canoe in calm sheltered waters.
Students will be introduced to the basic poling strokes, canoe balance, walking forward and reverse in a canoe as well as land and water rescue techniques.
Upon completion of the course, students will have the confidence and basic skills to venture out on flat water poling adventures plus motivated to continue his/her learning and aware of his/her individual limitations.
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Canoe Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.
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