PTCC 2008 Classes & Clinics 

Introduction to Canoeing

is not offered by PTCC.  

One local source for Novice canoeing classes is Seattle Parks & Recreation through the Green Lake Small Craft Center on the south end of Green Lake.  The class covers basic canoe strokes, gear selection, safety issues.  PTCC member Michael McLean still teaches when his schedule allows.  Children need to be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult.  All equipment is provided.  Classes need to have at  least 3 people registered before the start date or the class is cancelled.  to see the Spring Class Schedule: go to http://www.scn.org/rec/sckc/classes.htm                

Introduction to Moving Water--101     Free for PTCC Members         

Moving Water--101 will be offered later in the year.  This is typically held when the weather is a bit warmer and is scheduled to be held on July 12^th and 13^th.  This class is oriented towards canoeists that want to learn how to venture out on our beautiful rivers safely and confidently.  It is designed for solo or tandem canoeists that have already developed basic lake paddling skills.  Having taken an Introduction to Canoeing Class such as the classes offered by Seattle Parks and Recreation is desirable but not required.

Whitewater 101   

Whitewater 101 – Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing will be offered Wednesday April 16th, lake session  Saturday and Sunday April 19th and 20th on river. This class is oriented towards solo and tandem canoeists who are interested in becoming better at paddling easy rapids (class II) safely.  You will learn the basics of reading water and basic whitewater paddling techniques.   The class is designed to be an extension of the moving water class.  You should already have some experience paddling your canoe in current and be comfortable doing so.  Your canoe must be designed to handle easy whitewater and needs to be outfitted with bow and stern flotation.   Most of your paddling will be from the kneeling position so you must have kneepads.  You must wear an acceptable helmet while on the river.  Wetsuits and thigh straps are recommended.    

 Fee $30 solo  $50 Tandem 
All class participants must be PTCC members in good standing. non-members will be required to join PTCC and pay an additional $25 per household membership fee.

To sign up Please Contact Ed Kane Training@paddletrails.org 
Sign up forms.

Photos from previous years

Solo Boating I       Free for PTCC members

Thrills, Chills, Drills & Spills Clinic: Solo Boating I
Location TBA Tuesday 8th of July

Contact Steve Reutebuch Training@paddletrails.org 

Solo Boating II       Free for PTCC members

Thrills, Chills, Drills & Spills Clinic: Solo Boating 2
Brush up your solo skills at the Snoqualmie / Powerhouse Tuesday Aug 12th

Contact Steve Reutebuch Training@paddletrails.org 

Whitewater 201 –   
 Introduction to Whitewater Playboating will not be offered in 2008 we hope to offer it again in 2009

Whitewater 201 – Introduction to Whitewater Playboating will be offered the week following the 101 class on XXXX.  This class is designed as a follow-up class for those who comfortably completed Whitewater 101. You aren’t required to have taken the 101 class but must have developed equivalent skills and experience.  It is oriented towards paddlers who are interested in learning how to paddle and play more aggressively in rapids not just paddle through them.  You must be comfortable with paddling class II whitewater and have basic rescue skills.  We’ll focus more on eddy turns and peel outs, as well as surfing.  Your canoe must be designed for hardy usage on whitewater, have full flotation, kneepads and thigh straps.  You must have a helmet, and wetsuit with a paddling jacket or a drysuit.  

Fee $30 solo  $50 Tandem 
All class participants must be PTCC members in good standing. non-members will be required to join PTCC and pay an additional $25 per household membership fee.

To sign up Please Contact not offered in 2008 
Sign up forms.

Photos from previous years

Take a Beginner Whitewater Canoeing     FREE

Date Saturday July 19th 
Pairing novices with experts for experiencing whitewater safely. Upper Skykomish II+  - Member Volunteers needed!
 This isn't a training class so much as an outreach effort to safely give flat and easy-water paddlers a way to try out whitewater with someone in their boat who knows what they are doing. Please sign up early so we know how many experienced volunteer paddlers we need. Beginners must be moderate to strong swimmer and willing to get wet.
 Pat Maxwell canoe@paddletrails.org 

Photos from past take a Beginner trips.

River Rescue Clinic        FREE   

  Sorry this clinic will not be offered this year.

Date              Saturday                           July 
(pinned boats, z-drags...) separate from safety clinic 
 More information details will be posted later this summer! 

Safety Clinic (every canoeist should take this Clinic)  FREE

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Last Modified 11/14/2008
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