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 |
2020 Training Schedule
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Beginning River Safety & Rescue - Classroom Session
This is now a Webinar. Lead Instructor : Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff Date : May 11, 2020: 6:30 pm -7:45 pm Cost: FREE for Poudre Paddler Members and RMCC Members See Details Below for Registration |
Essentials of River Canoeing - Flatwater & Basic River Canoeing Skills (Tentative)
This may or may not happen depending on the State rules and requirements for health safety. Lead Instructor : Debbie Hinde Location : Fort Collins area, Northern Colorado Dates : May 16, 2020: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Flatwater) May 17, 2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm* (River) *We may create two sessions depending upon # of boats, (morning and afternoon sessions See details below for Registration |
2020 Training Class Details
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Beginning River Safety & Rescue - Classroom Session
We are now offering a Zoom Webinar of the Beginning River Safety & Rescue Class! Monday, May 11, 2020 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. Your presenters are Debbie Hinde and Randy Knauff. The class is being offered to Rocky Mountain Canoe Club and Poudre Paddler Members. You MUST register ahead of time. To Register, please do the following:
Monday, May 11, 2020 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. § Getting to the water safely § Selecting the waterway § Finding information § Selecting the right gear § Paddler roles & responsibilities § River signals § Scouting § Self-Rescue Techniques § Assisted Rescue Techniques You can attend this Webinar from your computer, tablet or phone (a phone is discouraged only because of the small screen size) We will hold an in-the-water class later in the season when the water levels and temperatures are safe. |
Poudre Paddlers Essentials of River Canoeing
Flatwater & Basic River Canoeing Skills (Tentative) Dates : May 16, 2020: 9:00am - 3:00 pm May 17, 2020: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or: We may create two sessions depending upon the number of boots (morning and afternoon sessions) Location: Fort Collins Area, Northern Colorado Cost : $40 per person for the two day class $25 per person for the 1st day only $5 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 (front) and stern (rear) paddlers of a tandem canoe or solo techniques if you paddle alone. Saturday, May 16, 2020: 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. Communication and coordination between tandem partners will be discussed. You may attend for the first day only. However, for day two, day one is a prerequisite. Sunday, May 17, 2020: The second day will build upon the Basic class. The basic strokes will be applied on moving water (up to Class I+). 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. Please register or send questions to: Debbie Hinde at dhinde1@msn.com NOTE 1: I will be unable to respond to requests between March 3 – 26, 2020 Note 2: Please tell me the following when you register:
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