The Style Canoeing program follows in the footsteps of Omer Stringer, Bill Mason, Becky Mason, and others paddling in a classic Canadian form also called "Omering", Canadian Style, or Classic Solo Canoeing.
Students will be introduced to the basic concepts and core skills, forward control, weight turns, pivots and basic reverse skills in precisely controlled manoeuvres. Manoeuvres are to be completed on one paddling side, however it is encouraged to attempt these skills on both sides.
Students will finish each course with a good understanding of the effect of hull shape, edging, body position, and strokes.
Basic synchronized paddling skills with another canoe
Knowledge
What is ‘Style’ Canoeing – off-shoots, related disciplines, and subsets
Boat types/shapes as they apply to style paddling
Influence of Omer Stringer & others (Bill Mason, Becky Mason, etc.) on Canadian Style canoeing
Canoe dynamics and mechanics
Course Prerequisites
Lake Canoe Skills Introduction Solo or prior experience at the discretion of the Course Director
Individuals coming into this course must be comfortable with basic solo paddling skills.
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The content on this page is provided for information only and could be incorrect or outdated. The course program manual is the official syllabus.
If you have any specific syllabus questions, please get in touch with the
Canoe Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.
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