Group Paddles
A membership with the marathon division of the Saskatoon Canoe Club is required to participate in SCC Marathon Group Paddle Sessions - sign up here.
Come down to the boathouse for group paddles on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. A certain fitness level is expected - be prepared to paddle with minimal stops for an hour or more (up to two hours later on in the season). Paddles begin at the boathouse and usually head upstream to the mailboxes or sometimes all the way around Yorath Island. No equipment is necessary.
Group Paddles start the first Wednesday in May and run until the end of August.
Wednesday Night Paddles 6:30pm
This paddle is intended for folks who have some experience paddling canoes and are looking to improve their skills and perhaps get into racing. Newer paddlers will be paired with "mentors" who will provide feedback and guidance on technique, tactics, and racing strategy. The philosophy of this group is to organize equal-speed boats and to paddle together to optimize skill building. Group paddles may have a focus such as buoy turns, wash riding, stroke technique or other skill. Paddles usually last about one and a half hours.
Sunday Morning Paddles 10:00am
These may be longer paddles (two hours) with boats of varying speeds, so the group may split up to accommodate paddlers with different expectations. Elite groups may go off on their own and paddle multiple hours. Non-elite groups will paddle as far as everyone is comfortable with - therefore it is important to communicate your expectations and limitations so that everyone gets a good workout without pushing anyone too hard. Following the paddle we meet somewhere nearby for coffee.
Group Paddles start the first Wednesday in May and run until the end of August.
Wednesday Night Paddles 6:30pm
This paddle is intended for folks who have some experience paddling canoes and are looking to improve their skills and perhaps get into racing. Newer paddlers will be paired with "mentors" who will provide feedback and guidance on technique, tactics, and racing strategy. The philosophy of this group is to organize equal-speed boats and to paddle together to optimize skill building. Group paddles may have a focus such as buoy turns, wash riding, stroke technique or other skill. Paddles usually last about one and a half hours.
Sunday Morning Paddles 10:00am
These may be longer paddles (two hours) with boats of varying speeds, so the group may split up to accommodate paddlers with different expectations. Elite groups may go off on their own and paddle multiple hours. Non-elite groups will paddle as far as everyone is comfortable with - therefore it is important to communicate your expectations and limitations so that everyone gets a good workout without pushing anyone too hard. Following the paddle we meet somewhere nearby for coffee.
