Fitness Paddling

FITNESS PADDLING

2023 Paddling Program Registration - OPEN TO PUBLIC - March 17, 2023 at 10 am!
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Our Most Popular Program!
Looking for an alternative to being in the gym? This program is for you.

Fitness paddling sessions are designed to offer paddlers the opportunity to combine a fantastic core work out with basic to advanced kayak drills, techniques and games. Each session delivers a structured workout program offering low-impact training with high-impact results.

What to Bring

Transport Canada Approved PFD (life jacket)
Comfortable, loose fitting clothing preferably made of quick drying fabric (you will get wet!)
Enough water for the length of the session
Sun screen
Hat, sunglasses, rain jacket & pants (if needed)

Participants can use their own boats, paddles, or those provided by the Club.

RCC will follow public health regulations and guidelines for programs. View the latest Covid-19 policies here.
Access to the clubhouse will be limited and participants must arrive to the session prepared to paddle. Access to the outside washrooms will be available.
Please review the Safe Sport Policy, Refund Policy and Parking Information

Program Details

Prerequisite: Intro to Sea Kayak or equilivant experience (reference below)
Minimum participants per session: 6
Maximum participants per session: 14
Please note sessions on Statutory Holidays will be moved to the Friday of the same week.
Minimum age is 16
Contact: recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca

Should you take the Intro to Sea Kayak session before joining Fitness Paddling?
1. Have I ever received formal instruction?
2. Do I currently or have paddled several times a season? At Least 1-2 times a week.
3. General experience in other flat water paddling boats like sand-up-paddling, canoe, etc.
If the answer is no to question #1, you should register for the Intro to Sea Kayak session. The other 2 questions provide general indication of water experience.

Inclement Weather
Paddling Programs can still have fun in the rain! However, if there is heavy rain, gusty winds, thunderstorms we can not be on the water. If inclement weather is forecasted on the Weather Network we will cancel the session and will contact you (up to 30 minutes prior).