2023 Rouge River Expeditions Weekly - Summer

• Solo Paddling Together - Spring - Thursday (2023 May 25-Jun 29)
• Solo Paddling Together - Summer - Thursday (2023 Jul 13-Aug 17)
• Rouge River Expeditions - Summer - Tuesday (2023 Jul 11-Aug 15)

*** This program is expected to be located at Rouge Beach. However, there may be a need to relocate to Glen Rouge Campground later in the summer. ***

PLEASE NOTE THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN LIFEJACKETS. If we are required to cancel the session in which you are registered, refunds will be issued.

The Pickering Rouge Canoe Club is pleased to offer a safe, physically-distant paddling program for ADULTS (18+) who would like to navigate various self-propelled watercraft with other individuals (who will always remain six feet away). If you spent the last few years in a dragon boat, this is the perfect time to learn how to paddle under your own power!  (Note that a minimum of 8 paddlers must be registered)

What is the program?

The program will introduce participants to three different paddling experiences: 1) SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) 2) Pleasure Canoeing 3) Beginner level kayaks Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of each watercraft. Once a level of proficiency has been established, individuals will be allowed to traverse up river to get a unique perspective of the Rouge National Urban Park.  Participants will do 2 weeks of each paddling discipline.

When is the Program?

Rouge River Expeditions will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Two sessions of 6 weeks are available. The spring session runs from May 25th to June 29th and the summer session runs from July 13th to August 17th.

Where will the program take place?

Rouge River Expeditions will take place at our river site at the bottom of Lawrence Avenue at Rouge Beach.

How many people can join the program? How will we ensure physical distancing is maintained?

The groups will be met by a coach who will get them quickly on the water, allowing the next group to get out their equipment.

What do participants need to bring?

Participants must bring the following: life jacket, sunhat, water bottle, lysol wipes. paddles, boats and other equipment will be provided.

What is the cost of the program?

The cost of the program is $150.00 plus HST  (one 2 hour session per week for 6 weeks).

REGISTRATION

Only parents, legal guardians or persons 18 years of age or older can register participants for this program. If you are not at least 18 years old, a parent or guardian will need to complete the registration. After selecting "Register" you will be required to CREATE AN ACCOUNT with Sportical if you do not already have one.

Payment is by credit card.

On the first day of your program, please bring your email confirmation that will be emailed to you.

REFUND POLICY

All registrations are non-transferable. All refunds will be subject to a $35.00 administration fee. Any refund will take approximately 2-4 weeks to complete. Refunds are not given for inclement weather.

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