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Our classes always have a high instructor-to-student ratio, often one-on-one. We present the fundamental aspects of canoeing--essential strokes, safety, reading water--in a low key, no pressure atmosphere, creating a learning experience that is also a pleasurable retreat from the hustle and bustle of the nine-to-five.
There is nothing more relaxing than paddling easily, confidently, down a nice little section of moving water, gently guiding your canoe along as the river does most of the work, enjoying the beauty of the animals and plants that live along the shores, listening to the sound of the wind and the water.
My wife and I first canoed with Neil Rucker and the rest of the Canoe West staff in
1985, and after more than two decades we keep coming back for more. Neil is without doubt
one of the finest whitewater instructors in the nation, and Canoe West offers the best
canoe instruction in the West. Their knowledge of canoeing is unmatched, their patience as
teachers is unequalled, and I have never stopped learning from them.
Bill Cross, Co-Author Western Whitewater
We offer instruction in both tandem (2 people in a canoe) and solo canoeing. We pride ourselves on our flexibility; we want to give you the learning experience you are looking for whether it is a two-hour skill brush up on calm water or a five day clinic that might take you to class 3 rapids.
Our main schooling waters are on the middle sections of the Wild and Scenic Klamath River. We love teaching on the Klamath because it is beautiful, accessible, offers a wide variety of runs of various difficulties, and is usually around 70+ degrees WARM during the summer.
Dear
Canoe West, Neil, Renee & Tom, Thank you for another unbelievable trek! We had a great
time and learned a lot. Thank you for your help, patience and expertise. You have helped
us, so much, in our quest to become better paddlers.
Best Regards, Robin Davidson
Scout Troop 444
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We can be pried away from our beloved Klamath. If you would like to learn to canoe or polish up your paddling strokes on your home waters, our instructors are ready to load their canoes and travel! Be sure to book early to secure your preferred dates.
