canoe lake lesson

This canoe lesson, distinct from our kayak lesson, teaches you how to work as a team to make a tandem canoe go where you want to go, and gives you the canoe lake rating needed to go on outing club quietwater canoe trips or to paddle on Lake Mendota. We normally don't purposely capsize to practice rescues, but it's hard to keep your feet dry in a canoe, so wear some kind of footwear that stays on and can get wet such as Tevas/sport sandals or sneakers. Stash stuff that needs to stay dry in one of the 25c lockers in the MU. The Swim test is not required to take this lesson, but is required to take boats out afterwards, so you are encouraged to take the swim test when it is offered. Be sure to come on time if you sign up, and please don't remove your name at the last minute when it is too late for others to take your place. Meet at the Memorial Union waterfront by Hoofer canoes in the boathouse. Experienced canoers who want to work on teaching canoe lessons are VERY welcome to come assist (and simultaneously take the lesson if you need the canoe rating).