Women's Paddling Workshops

It’s been a busy summer so far at L.A.O. ! In expanding our programming, our latest venture was a women’s skillbuilding clinic. Covering the same material, we now offer clinics specifically for female identifying participants. Feeling confident on the water is important for every paddler, and we’re dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for all. 

The other weekend we had our first women’s basic skills clinic. Female led, instructors Bekah and Steph focused on skill development, group learning, and one-on-one tips and instructions. Aiming to create confident paddlers in peaceful conditions, they discussed the basics of water safety, kayak transport and more. 

This Paddle Canada clinic covered paddling in calm waters, learning basic strokes, and how to get in and out of your kayak safely. We also introduced paddlers to assisted rescues. This course ran on non-challenging protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings, and ready access to land-based assistance. 
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Our clinics are a great way to expand your skills and knowledge, meet other paddlers, and get outside! Whether you're looking for certification or not, you're in for a fun and educational day out on the water. If you want to develop your paddling skills in a supportive and encouraging environment, our clinics are for you! We are excited to continue to offer tours and clinics for our female paddlers.

Stay tuned!