Instructional Programs
Poudre Paddler classes teach strokes and skills for levels from beginning paddlers through river enthusiasts.
All class participants must . . .
All class participants must . . .
- have their club dues current to begin classes.
- have or rent your own boats and gear
- must be a competent swimmer
ACA Certified Canoe Instructors
Whitewater Canoeing
Tandem & Solo Eric Hermann |
River Canoeing
Tandem & Solo Mike Koliha |
Whitewater Canoeing
Tandem & Solo Debbie Hinde |
Other Poudre Paddler Instructors
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River Canoeing - Tandem and Solo
Mike O'Brien |
Sea Kayak - Camping
Randy Knauff |
River Kayaking - Camping
Karen Roth |
River Canoeing - Tandem and Solo
Richard Ferguson |
2021 Training Schedule
Poudre Paddlers Essentials of River Canoeing
Flatwater & Basic River Canoeing Skills (Tentative based on Covid)
Note: The current number of folks who responded to the class announcement (email to the Club) would fill this class. I’m forming a wait list now.
Poudre Paddler membership must be current and swimming skills necessary!
Course is mainly for tandem canoeists, though solo boats are ok too.
You will need your own boat, life vest, and equipment.
Dates :
Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9:00am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 27, 2021: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (if safe river levels permit)
Location: Fort Collins Area, Northern Colorado. Details TBA
Instructors: Eric Hermann, Mike Koliha and Debbie Hinde.
Cost :
$40 per person for the two-day class
$25 per person for the first day only
$10 per person American Canoe Association insurance (for Non-ACA members only)
$10 per household for Poudre Paddlers membership (for Non-current Poudre Paddler members)
This course is an introduction to canoeing and to canoeing rivers. You will learn the proper paddling techniques for the bow and stern paddlers of a tandem canoe or solo techniques if you paddle alone.
Saturday, June 26, 2021: The first day is Basic Canoeing, including strokes to be used in lakes or rivers: forward and reverse strokes, turning strokes, side-slipping, stability, and safety, as well as equipment choices. Your strokes will be refined through demonstration, practice, individualized feedback and instruction. We will work on communication and coordination between tandem partners.
You may decide to attend for only the first day. However, for day two, day one is a prerequisite.
Sunday, June 27, 2021: The second day will be on the river, again specific spot to be announced. This day will build upon the Basic class. We’ll apply the basic strokes to moving water (up to Class I+). We’ll use ferry moves to zip across current and learn to duck safely into eddies and then peel out from them. And we’ll work on braces and boat tilts to help you stay upright.
Please register or send questions to: Eric Hermann: ehermann@frii.com
Please tell me the following when you register:
Flatwater & Basic River Canoeing Skills (Tentative based on Covid)
Note: The current number of folks who responded to the class announcement (email to the Club) would fill this class. I’m forming a wait list now.
Poudre Paddler membership must be current and swimming skills necessary!
Course is mainly for tandem canoeists, though solo boats are ok too.
You will need your own boat, life vest, and equipment.
Dates :
Saturday, June 26, 2021: 9:00am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 27, 2021: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (if safe river levels permit)
Location: Fort Collins Area, Northern Colorado. Details TBA
Instructors: Eric Hermann, Mike Koliha and Debbie Hinde.
Cost :
$40 per person for the two-day class
$25 per person for the first day only
$10 per person American Canoe Association insurance (for Non-ACA members only)
$10 per household for Poudre Paddlers membership (for Non-current Poudre Paddler members)
This course is an introduction to canoeing and to canoeing rivers. You will learn the proper paddling techniques for the bow and stern paddlers of a tandem canoe or solo techniques if you paddle alone.
Saturday, June 26, 2021: The first day is Basic Canoeing, including strokes to be used in lakes or rivers: forward and reverse strokes, turning strokes, side-slipping, stability, and safety, as well as equipment choices. Your strokes will be refined through demonstration, practice, individualized feedback and instruction. We will work on communication and coordination between tandem partners.
You may decide to attend for only the first day. However, for day two, day one is a prerequisite.
Sunday, June 27, 2021: The second day will be on the river, again specific spot to be announced. This day will build upon the Basic class. We’ll apply the basic strokes to moving water (up to Class I+). We’ll use ferry moves to zip across current and learn to duck safely into eddies and then peel out from them. And we’ll work on braces and boat tilts to help you stay upright.
Please register or send questions to: Eric Hermann: ehermann@frii.com
Please tell me the following when you register:
- Name(s) of attendees Email and cell numbers
- Type of canoe (tandem or solo, make and model is helpful)
- Brief note of canoeing experience if any
- Are you a Poudre Paddler Member?
- Are you an ACA Member?