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Introduction to Moving Water: Gr 1 & 2

To be Determined

This is the on-water part of Introduction to Moving Water.  Having already taken the dryland session and covered protective gear, outfitting and safety issues unique to rivers, the all day on-water session will provide opportunities to identify river features and hazards, perform leans, ferries and other maneuvers, and practice some rescue techniques.    Open to […]

Trip Leaders Clinic (by Zoom)

by Zoom

This 2-hour evening workshop will summarize what goes into planning and staging a Beaver trip, procedures, duties, tips & tricks, and safety protocols.  The session is open to anyone who has been in the club for a year and has taken Basic Paddlers.  To register, email the trip director at westell@shaw.ca and a Zoom link […]

Basic Paddlers Course – Evening Session (In Person at BBY Lake Sports Complex)

by Zoom

This evening indoor session is the first of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills.  The course continues with two all-day on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th. After attending all three parts and passing the course, members will have the skills to propel and steer a canoe and […]

Basic Paddlers Course – 1st On Water Session

Burnaby

This all-day on water session is the second of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills.  The course starts with the dryland zoom session on Wed April 26th and continues with two  on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th. After attending all three parts and passing the course, members […]

Basic Paddlers Course – Final On Water Session

Burnaby

This all-day on water session is the third and final part of a three part course teaching basic tandem paddling skills.  The course starts with the dryland zoom session on Wed April 26th and continues with two  on water sessions on Sat April 29th and Sat May 6th. After attending all three parts and passing […]

Introduction to Moving Water: Evening Dryland Session

TBD

Free to all members who have passed Basic Paddlers.  Increase your knowledge and understanding of moving water, and learn the skills you need to use a current to your advantage and navigate a canoe safely in it.  This evening, dryland theory session will be followed by an all day on-water session on Saturday May 10th.  […]

Introduction to Moving Water: On Water Session: Gr 1 & 2

TBD

Free to all members who have passed Basic Paddlers.  Increase your knowledge and understanding of moving water, and learn the skills you need to use a current to your advantage and navigate a canoe safely in it.  This all-day, on-water practice session follows a required evening dryland theory session, on Wed Jun 7.  To register, […]

Trip Leaders Clinic

Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West

In-person at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West, Room 1 This clinic is for canoeists who want the knowledge and skills to lead paddling trips.  In this 2-hour evening session, you'll learn how to safely manage BCC trips. This workshop is open to adult BCC members who have taken the Basic Paddling canoe course. Email Trips Director to […]

Basic Paddlers: Training

Burnaby

This is the evening theory session of our 2 ½ day tandem canoe skills course, and is followed by two on-water days. Register early! Contact: Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org

Basic Paddlers: Training

This is the first of two on-water sessions of our 2 ½ day tandem canoe skills course.   It follows the evening theory session held on April 24 and is followed by the on-water session on Sat May 4th. Register early early! Contact: Dave B training@beavercanoeclub.org