The Down to Earth course calendar

Adult Intro to Kayaking

Basic kayak course designed to teach you the fundamental skills for whitewater, touring or recreational kayaking.

July 2, 3 at 6:30pm-8:30pm
June 3, 4 at 6:30pm-8:30pm

Adult Learn to Whitewater Kayak

An intense 4 evenings for those who can’t wait to head out onto whitewater. A 5th *free* evening in our Peer Paddling Session the following week is included with your course which takes you through the basic fundamentals and into whitewater.

June 10, 11, 17, 18, 26 at 6:30-8:30pm
July 8, 9, 15, 16, 24 at 6:30-8:30pm
Aug 5,6,12,13,21 at 6:30-8:30pm

Adult Novice Kayaking

This course is the next step for those who have learned their basic paddling skills and would like to learn more advanced skills and practice skills on moving water.

Rolling

D2E teaches the “C to C”kayak roll. We believe a "bomb-proof" roll should be effortless. The rolling course is taught using whitewater boats and is also applicable to those interested in learning how to roll touring/sea kayaks.

June 25 at 6:30-8:30pm
July 23 at 6:30pm-8:30pm
Aug 20 at 6:30pm-8:30pm

Adult Intermediate/Advanced Kayaing

Further development of whitewater skills, efficiency and confidence. Taught in small groups or on a private basis.

Open Sessions

Come out and practice your kayak skills in a supervised group environment. Sessions are one evening per week.

Private

Prefer to learn in a group of one? Or do you have something specific you would like to work on? Contact us to arrange your own private session. 2hour time blocks available.

Semi-private

For any group who is interested in setting up a course to meet their requirements in terms of time, location, dates and skills.

Mexico Week of Rivers

Contact us for more info on our late December/early January one or two week trip to Mexico. Options: family, individuals; rafting or kayaking, hiking, biking.

Masters Program

For adults who are interested in participating in a fun, recreational, social group that spends one evening a week practicing technical skills to improve your confidence, efficiency and paddling fun. Additional sessions also optional. Contact us for more info.

Junior Development Program

A program designed to introduce youth to an ongoing, fun, recreational and social weekly paddle sessions to improve kayak skills and boost confidence in the water. An excellent intro for all and anyone interested in future competition.

Ripple

Learn the essentials of kayaking a fun, confidence building environment for kids to learn how to kayak through quality instruction, games and drills.

July 7, 8, 9, 10 at 9:30am-12:00pm
July 21, 22, 23, 24 at 9:30am-12:00pm
Aug 18,19,20,21 at 9:30am-12:00pm

Wave

An exciting course that will test your new "Ripple" skills on whitewater. Learn how to "read" the river, kayak roll, ferry, duffeck, surf and more.

July 7, 8, 9, 10 at 1:00pm-3:30pm
July 21,22,23,24 at 1:00pm-3:30pm
Aug 18,19,20,21 at 1:00pm-3:30pm

Snowshoe Excursions

2.5 hours of snowshoeing & great food for all ages, experience and fitness levels Snowshoes can be provided on request. FULL MOON EXCURSIONS with snacks morning excursions with brunch

Kids: Week of Rivers

An exciting new week for kids to paddle at 5 different locations over 5 days within 1.5 hours of Ottawa. Participants will be challenged to practice their skills, learn to surf and increase their confidence on new rapids.

Kids Kayak Mini-Intros

An excellent way to test the waters! For 5-9yrs of age. Children ages 8yrs and up who are interested in continuing to learn to kayak can participate in our popular, proven 'Ripple' course.