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Training Classes for 2008 
Through club sponsored training, Poudre Paddlers gives club members opportunities to enhance their paddling
skills.
The club offers classes for beginning canoeists to learn basic paddling strokes and for whitewater
enthusiasts to enhance skills for bigger water. A fee of $10 per non-ACA member will be added to
classes taught by certified instructors to cover insurance cost.
All class participants must have their club dues current to begin classes.
You will need to have or rent your own boats and gear. You must be a competent swimmer!
Poudre Paddlers Instructors (with ACA certifications)
| Eric Hermann |
970-482-8339 |
Solo and Tandem Whitewater |
| Debbie Hinde |
970-669-6247 |
Solo and Tandem Whitewater |
David Karan |
970-224-5621 |
Solo and Tandem Whitewater |
Other Poudre Paddlers Instructors
| Steve Cassells |
303-684-9252 |
| Katie Christensen |
970-484-7857 |
| Mike O'Brien |
970-482-2623 |
| Karen Roth |
970-482-4360 |
| Joe Schmid |
970-484-7857 |
To Sign Up for Poudre Paddlers Classes
Check fees and insurance in the listings below. Many classes are free.
To sign up, just follow the two easy steps below:
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Contact the instructor.
You must register at least 7 days before the class begins.
Otherwise, classes may be cancelled due to a lack of sufficient students.
So everyone has the best possible experience, registration for any particular class
is by instructor approval. He or she can help you select the class to fit your learning goals
and skill level. The instructor can also offer preparation details, directions to the training location,
and suggestions for the class.
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Bring a check made out to Poudre Paddlers when you arrive at the training location to cover fees.
Include in the check:
- course fee
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ACA insurance fee if applicable for the course ($10 for each non-ACA member)
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Poudre Paddler membership fee ($20) if not a current member
Training Schedule
Introduction to Canoeing (Flatwater)
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Date/Time:
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April 19, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Location:
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Riverbend Ponds, North End
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Instructor:
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Mike O’Brien
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Fee:
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$25
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Description:
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This is an entry-level class for anyone wishing to learn to canoe.
No experience necessary but any experience you have paddling a canoe will be helpful.
You will learn all of the basic strokes... the right way.
Many of us have poor-form strokes that make paddling inefficient and less enjoyable.
Paddling techniques include: forward & back strokes, sweep and pry, j- and
stationary stern pry, stroke recovery, and effectively linking strokes.
Some of these strokes will be learned and practiced while others will be introduced
and taught in more depth in more advanced classes. Some of the basic safety issues
will also be covered including: exit and reentry, personal flotation devices (lifejackets),
avoiding entanglement from gear or poorly equipped canoes.
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Basic Tandem River Canoeing (Moving water)
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May 3 and 4 (two full days), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. If the river is too low, day 2 will
be postponed until May 18.
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Location:
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Riverbend Ponds and Poudre River
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Instructors:
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Eric Hermann, Debbie Hinde
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Fee:
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$30 per boat
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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Description:
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This class will build upon the lessons learned in the Tandem Flatwater class.
The basic strokes will be applied on moving water (up to Class I+).
Your strokes will be refined through demonstration, practice, individualized
feedback and instruction. Communication and coordination between tandem partners
will be discussed. The sequence of moves to accomplish eddy turns, peel outs, and
ferries will be introduced and practiced. Boat tilts and other methods that also
help you stay upright will be discussed and demonstrated.
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Beginning River Rescue and Safety Class
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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Free
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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Description:
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Safety and rescue skills are an essential for anyone paddling a canoe,
kayak, raft, duckie, etc. This class is formulated primarily for Poudre Paddlers
wanting to run rivers. Fundamental safety equipment, basic boat rigging for safety,
understanding and recognizing hazards, reading rapids, self-rescue skills, and
on-shore rescue of swimmers will be covered. As time allows, other safety and
rescue issues may be addressed including: minimizing the risk of capsizing,
safe boat entry and exit, and boat-to-boat rescue. If you attend this class,
you will get wet! Please wear suitable clothing and bring extra dry clothing too.
Consider renting a wet suit from a local outfitter.
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Introduction to Solo Canoeing
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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$15 per boat
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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Description:
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This is an entry-level class for anyone wishing to learn to canoe.
No experience necessary but any experience you have paddling a canoe will be helpful.
You will learn all of the basic strokes... the right way.
Many of us have poor-form strokes that make paddling inefficient and less enjoyable.
Paddling techniques include: forward & backstrokes, sweep and pry, j- and
stationary stern pry, stroke recovery, and effectively linking strokes.
Some of these strokes will be learned and practiced while others will be introduced and
taught in more depth in more advanced classes.
Some of the basic safety issues will also be covered including: exit and reentry,
personal flotation devices (lifejackets), avoiding entanglement from gear or poorly
equipped canoes.
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Reading the River
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Poudre River, Lower Picnic Rock parking lot
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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Free
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Insurance:
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N/A
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Description:
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From the safety of the riverbank, learn about friends and foes; those features of
rivers which can help you have a safe and fun run... or make things wet in a hurry.
Learn to read and understand features and concepts like laminar flow, turbulence,
hydraulics, deadfall, strainers, pour-overs, low head dams, holes, undercuts, souse
holes, eddy lines, rocks and there effects on water, techniques for navigating curves,
rapids, and various obstacles. Special emphasis on the most dangerous hazards.
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Basic First Aid and CPR
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Insurance:
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N/A
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Basic River Solo Canoeing
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest –
especially if students from the Intro to Solo Canoeing want to try moving water.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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Introduction to Tandem Whitewater
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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Introduction to Solo Whitewater
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Date/Time:
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Offered if enough interest.
Contact the instructor or instruction coordinator.
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Location:
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Instructor:
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Fee:
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Insurance:
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$10 for each non-ACA member
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