Adult Canoe & Kayak - Recreational

Learn to Paddle Program

New Paddlers - No Experience Necessary

Learn the basics of kayaking in a friendly group environment in lessons taught by one of our skilled instructors.  We supply the boats, paddles and PFD's.

Imagine, the sun setting behind you on a warm summer evening, the sleek waves purling off the bow of your kayak as you glide your way across beautiful Wascana Lake.   

Once you have learned the basics that are taught in this course, you will be prepared to join our Intermediate Level Kayaking Program (see below) or become an Associate Member (see below).

Group Size

Group size is kept to 6 + your instructor. A minimum of 2 paddlers will be required to run a session. If the session does not run, your session will be rescheduled.

Equipment

Our Learn To Paddle sessions being with the very stable FOCUS 15 Touring Kayaks.  However, based on your progression and interest your instructor will have access to a variety of boats. Or, participants may use their own boats, paddles, and PFD/lifejackets.

Intermediate Paddle Program

Returning Paddlers - Some Experience Necessary

For paddlers who have taken Learn to Paddle at least one time or are returning paddlers and wish to further develop their skills in a group coach-lead social environment . You will be encouraged in this group to progress towards paddling the racing style (sprint style) kayaks in a safe, social and fun environment 

Imagine, the sun setting behind you on a warm summer evening, the sleek waves purling off the bow of your kayak as you glide your way across beautiful Wascana Lake.   

The instructor will work with you during the sessions to help you individually meet your goals whether they are, for example, to improve fitness, develop skills, try different boats, or just enjoy being on the water in a group. Individuals sometimes paddle with this group for many years, others may progress towards joining the Competitive Masters Program.  

All WRCC programs follow the Canoe Kayak Canada Long Term Athlete Development Model.  Adult recreational programming falls into the "Active for Life” designation of lifelong paddling. The goal is to keep paddlers involved in the sport for life. Some individuals enter this stage from the competitive scene, while others may never have been competitive paddlers and just enjoy the recreational and fitness aspects of the sport. Social interaction is a strong component of master’s paddling.

Group Size

Group size is kept to 6 + your instructor. A minimum of 3 paddlers will be required to run a session. If it is not possible to go on the water for a session you will have a kayak related dryland session or your session will be rescheduled.

Equipment

Based on your progression and interest your instructor will have access to a variety of boats. Or, participants will be able to use their own boats, paddles, and PFD/lifejackets.

There is a $25.00 discount for first time registrants registering directly from the Learn to Paddle Program.

Associate Membership

Returning Paddlers - Some Experience Necessary

This special option is for those members who have taken a learn-to-paddle with us, are responsible, and feel comfortable out on the water on their own.

Paddlers are not coached.

The associate membership includes boat storage for one boat and club equipment usage throughout the warm-water season. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Alumni Membership

This special option is for those members who have raced at National Team Trials and Canadian National Championships and have a desire to continue to paddle.

The associate membership includes boat storage for one boat and club equipment usage throughout the warm-water season. Please contact us if you have any questions.