Upcoming Courses and Trips - Summer 2010

Fresh Air Experience offers a wide range of products, lessons, courses and tours for the outdoor enthusiast.

For more info please email us at  
fae@accesscomm.ca





Kayak Lessons

Kayak Lessons

Various Dates, see below

Lessons are perfect for those who would like to learn to kayak safely in Saskatchewan.
There are 2 levels of lessons for the entry level experience, both consist of 2.5 hours Level 1A teaches all the strokes and Level 1B demonstrates rescues necessary to make your kayaking experience safe and tons of fun.    Lessons are held at Wascana Lake in Regina.

Price per person $70 plus rental - Kayak rental is $25 and includes all gear

Limit of 6 paddlers per lesson - choose from one of the following dates:

All lessons begin at 5:30pm

June 10th, Thursday Level 1A

June 24th, Thursday Level 1B

 



Kayaking Courses and Trips

Sea Kayaking 101

Saturday May 15 2010

A comprehensive course involving strokes, rescues, and the safety aspects of kayaking. This all day course is suited for beginner and intermediate paddlers. This course covers everything you need to know to paddle safely in large bodies of water. This course runs from 10-4pm at Wascana Lake in Regina with a lunch break.

Price does not include rental

Cost $125 plus rental


Sea Kayaking 101

Saturday June 5th 2010

A comprehensive course involving strokes, rescues, and the safety aspects of kayaking. This all day course is suited for beginner and intermediate paddlers. This course covers everything you need to know to paddle safely in large bodies of water. This course runs from 10-4pm at Wascana Lake in Regina with a lunch break.

Price does not include rental

Cost $125 plus rental

 

Sea Kayaking 101

Saturday June 19th 2010

A comprehensive course involving strokes, rescues, and the safety aspects of kayaking. This all day course is suited for beginner and intermediate paddlers. This course covers everything you need to know to paddle safely in large bodies of water. This course runs from 10-4pm at Regina Beach with a lunch break.

Price does not include rental

Cost $125 plus rental

 

Learn to Roll 102

TBA

Always wanted to roll your kayak, this is the course for you. Participants will first practice and learn all the different rescues including self-rescue, then be prepared to get wet. Participants are encouraged to wear a wetsuit, paddling top, and have neoprene booties. Nose plugs are also highly recommended. If you are bringing your own whitewater or touring kayak, a neoprene spray skirt is a must. We will cover both the screw roll and the short and long pallotta roll. This course runs from 3-6pm at Regina Beach

Price does not include rental

Cost TBA

Canoe Courses in and around Regina



Paddling Canada Basic Canoe Skills Tandem

May 1st 2010

This certification course is a great introduction to canoeing. This course covers general canoe knowledge, canoeing equipment, and the basic stokes to maneuver your canoe. This course starts at Wascana Marina in Regina, 9am Saturday morning, and continues in the afternoon until 5 at which time we head to the U of R pool to complete the safety and rescue portion of the course. A lunch and snack break are provided.

This course is for canoe enthusiasts, teachers, leaders, or aspiring guides to start the process of learning all about the proper practices of canoeing.

To register please come in to Fresh Air Experience in Regina to fill out the registration form, the Paddling Canada waiver, and pay the registration fee in full. If you need the forms faxed, please call us at 522-6665. Canoe rentals are available at $40 per day, $25 each additional day.

Saturday 9am-8pm

Price $100pp


Paddling Canada Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem

May 2nd 2010

This certification course reviews the information from the Waterfront Tandem course then expands on the maneuvers and adds new strokes. In order to do well in this course, you will need a good understanding of the impact of canoe strokes on the canoe and the forces involved.

Waterfront Canoe Skills Tandem is a prerequisite for this course.

To register please come in to Fresh Air Experience in Regina to fill out the registration form, the Paddle Canada  waiver, and pay the registration fee in full. If you need the forms faxed, please call us at 522-6665.

Saturday 6pm-8pm, Sunday 10-5pm

Price $100pp

 

Paddling Canada Basic Canoe Skills Tandem

May 15th 2010

This certification course is a great introduction to canoeing. This course covers general canoe knowledge, canoeing equipment, and the basic stokes to maneuver your canoe. This course starts at Wascana Marina in Regina, 9am Saturday morning, and continues in the afternoon until 5 at which time we head to the U of R pool to complete the safety and rescue portion of the course. A lunch and snack break are provided.

This course is for canoe enthusiasts, teachers, leaders, or aspiring guides to start the process of learning all about the proper practices of canoeing.

To register please come in to Fresh Air Experience in Regina to fill out the registration form, the Paddling Canada waiver, and pay the registration fee in full. If you need the forms faxed, please call us at 522-6665. Canoe rentals are available at $40 per day, $25 each additional day.

Saturday 9am -8pm

Price $100pp

 

Paddling Canada Lake Canoe Introduction Tandem

May 16th 2010

This certification course reviews the information from the Waterfront Tandem course then expands on the maneuvers and adds new strokes. In order to do well in this course, you will need a good understanding of the impact of canoe strokes on the canoe and the forces involved.

Waterfront Canoe Skills Tandem is a prerequisite for this course.

To register please come in to Fresh Air Experience in Regina to fill out the registration form, the Paddle Canada  waiver, and pay the registration fee in full. If you need the forms faxed, please call us at 522-6665.

Saturday 6pm-8pm, Sunday 10-5pm

Price $100pp

 

Moving Water Canoe Courses

See dates below

These courses, also known as white water courses, will be taught out of Missinippi, SK just North of La Ronge in the warmest friendliest white water around. More more specific details of what each course entails, please go to www.paddlingcanada.com or call Geoff at 306-522-6665.

Moving Water Level 1 Tandem - July 9-11 $475 per person

Moving Water Level 1 Solo - July 16-18th $495 per person

Weeknight Canoe Lessons


Dates TBA

Lessons perfect for those who would like to learn to canoe better.    Sure everyone says they know how, but we guarantee you there is always room for improvement.    This course covers the basic and intermediate paddling strokes and rescues necessary for those canoeists interested in canoe tripping and whitewater.

 

Price $60pp (does not include canoe rental)



Certification Tripping Courses

Paddle Canada Canoe Tripping Introduction

***Revised Date***

June 18-20th 2010

Candidates must have some canoeing skills. This course involves a 3 day 2 night canoe trip on the Churchill River. Some of the skills learned will be food prep, travel techniques, environmental concerns, camping skills, trip planning, and risk management. This course is tons of fun and required for anyone interested in guiding or currently takes groups out canoe tripping.

This course runs Friday morning until Sunday afternoon.

Base Price $375

Demo Nights Regina

Starting Wednesday May 2nd Fresh Air will be down at the Wascana Marina every Wednesday with canoes and kayaks available to test paddle. We will be there from 5:30 till 7:00 pm. A selection of PFD's and paddles will be available as well. If you would like to try a specific boat, then please call or email the store the Tuesday prior so we can accommodate you. Demo's will be cancelled due to high winds or rain, so please check the store Wednesday prior to 5:30pm for the latest details.

Please email us at fae@accesscomm.ca or call us at 522-6665 to make arrangements.

Demo Nights Prince Albert

First demo of the season at Christopher Lake ,Spruce Point, Monday May 3rd  3:00 pm till 8:00 pm.
Please call the shop if you wish to paddle a particular canoe or kayak.
 Please email the PA store at fae@sasktel.net or call us at 306-922-1500 or toll free at 1-800-653-5200 to make arrangements.

Demo's will be cancelled due to high winds or stormy weather, so please check the store the day prior for the latest details.


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