Fitness Paddling​

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​Our Most Popular Program
Looking for an alternative to being in the gym? This program is for you.

Fitness paddling sessions are designed to offer paddlers the opportunity to combine a fantastic core work out with basic to advanced kayak drills, techniques and games. Each session delivers a structured workout program offering low-impact training with high-impact results.

Participants can use their own boats, paddles, or those provided by the Club.

• In line with our COVID-19 policies, we require participants to bring their own Transport Canada approved lifejacket.
• Due to Covid-19 the clubhouse will be closed and participants must arrive to the session prepared to paddle. Access to the washrooms from the outside will be available.

Program Details

• ​Minimum participants per session: 6 
• Maximum participants per session: 14
• Please note sessions on Statutory Holidays will be moved to the Friday of the same week.
• The Rideau Canoe Club provides all the necessary equipment except for the PFD (life jacket).

What to Bring

• Transport Canada Approved PFD (life jacket)
• Comfortable, loose fitting clothing preferably made of quick drying fabric (you will get wet!)
• Enough water for the length of the session
• Sun screen
• Hat, sunglasses, rain jacket & pants (if needed)

Recommended prerequisite: Intro to Sea Kayak
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*Please note that sufficient kayak experience is mandatory for participation. If you have any concerns about your experience, please email recreation@rideaucanoeclub.ca 

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Fitness Paddling Sessions

SESSION	DATES	DAYS	TIME	FEE
01-Spring I	May 25 - July 1	Tuesday & Thursday	6 AM - 7:30 AM	$254+HST
02-Spring II	May 25 - July 1	Tuesday & Thursday	6 PM - 7:30 PM	$254+HST
03-Sprint III	May 24 - June 30	Monday & Wednesday	6 PM - 7:30 PM	$254+HST
04-Summer I	July 6 - August 19	Tuesday & Thursday	6 AM - 7:30 AM	$296+HST
05-Summer II	July 6 - August 19	Tuesday & Thursday	​6 PM - 7:30 PM	$296+HST
06-Summer III	July 5 - August 18	Monday & Wednesday	6 PM - 7:30 PM	$296+HST
07-Fall I	August 31 - October 7	Tuesday & Thursday	6 AM - 7:30 AM	$254+HST
08-Fall II	August 31 - October 7​	Tuesday & Thursday	6 PM - 7:30 PM	$254+HST
09-Fall lll	August 30 - October 6	Monday & Wednesday	6 PM - 7:30 PM	$254+HST