DO NOT PAY AT THIS TIME. YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BILLED ONCE WE KNOW THERE ARE ENOUGH REGISTRANTS TO RUN THE COURSE

Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem

Refine your skills and teamwork to quickly and efficiently paddle a tandem canoe in any direction. Master linking paddling manoeuvres together smoothly and efficiently to enhance your ability and enjoyment of canoeing. 

Topics include:

•    Running and regular sideslips

•    Extended straight line paddling

•    Sharp forward & reverse turns

•    Bracing strokes

•    Advanced tandem rescues (Wet/Dry suit recommended)

•    Ropes and knots

•    Canoe repair

•    Handling wind and waves

Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Advanced Tandem course in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Level 2 or equivalent.   You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

Please register online now to secure your spot. You can delay paying until one week before the course date; a payment reminder email will be sent at that time.

Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca