Course Overview
Join us for 5 Days of Advanced OC1 & C1!
Jérôme Côté- Jacob has made a name for himself in the world of single-bladed paddling, he’s pushed the limits of C1 creeking and river running both abroad (Amazing paddling trips in the PNW, Zambia, Chile and Ecuador- it’s so great where the canoe paddle can take you!) and at home in Quebec and Ontario. He also is a long-time whitewater instructor here at MKC, so we want to bring together a group of C1 and OC1 paddlers, to spend 5 days workshopping paddling techniques specific to single blade boating like how to control your bow- to be dry, to boof, and thrive in bigger water with more control and, of course, finesse. There will also be lots of outfitting tips shared, because it wouldn’t be a single-blade boater’s course without it.
Who is this Course for?
If you are already paddling a C1 and want to dive into specifics about body mechanics, outfitting, boofing skills- this is the course for you! If you are a solo open canoeist and want to try your hand (knees?) at a C1, aka a closed-boat aka a decked solo canoe- this is the course for you! If you are a whitewater kayaker, and have been in awe of C1 paddlers’ ability to move around with one blade- this is the course for you!
Itinerary
Course Location
Our wilderness whitewater classroom is the beautiful Middle Madawaska River, located a short distance from our Resort, and just south of the town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario.
Cost
$1075
From $200-925. See below for various accommodation & meal packages
$425 (whitewater boat, paddle, helmet, life jacket).
Accommodation + Meal Packages
Shared Lodge Plan* | $925
Shared Cabana Plan* | $925
Shared Glamping Plan* | $925
Dormitory Plan* | $775
Camping Plan | $700
Camping No Meals | $200
Check In
The evening before your course between 7 & 10pm
Check Out
Fridays at 7pm
*For those booking for one for Glamping, Cabana, Lodge or Dorm: it is likely you will stay with other students of the same gender. As a wilderness resort we have chosen to not expand too far into our surrounding forest and therefore have limited indoor accommodations. To book a private room as an individual is an additional cost.
About our Meals
We take pride in serving healthy, hearty and delicious meals. As a proud member of FeastON, we source locally when possible and add our special touch with herbs and edible flowers from our own garden. Meals start with breakfast the first day of the course and include: 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners plus an après-paddling snack. Coffee, tea and juice are complimentary. BYOB.
Locally roasted specialty coffee and homemade snacks can be purchased from our Riverside Shop & Café.
Group Discounts
We welcome groups of 4 or more at a discounted rate (conditions apply)
What do folks think of Jerome?
I was a student in the Solo Canoe course. It could not have been better. Instructor Jerome was highly skilled and was able to take my basic whitewater ability and transform it. He was patient, sensitive, encouraging but not pushy, and was able to do exactly what he said he would do as we shot rapids together. It only took one or two days for me to fully understand was I was previously doing wrong and then spent the rest of the time practicing the better ways. Not only did I accomplish the goals of reading water better and becoming more precise in controlling my canoe, I learned fun skills like surfing and practiced “rock hugging” in the case of a broach. I wish I could have stayed another week.
Cathy F
our instructor Jérôme was amazing. Asked us in the 5 minutes what we wanted to learn, and planned accordingly. He was patient with those who were struggling and kept a great sense of humour.
Rich B
Week of Rivers
Intermediate
Advanced
$1400 / Per person
Slalom Week
Intermediate
Advanced
$1225 / Per person
Revvv Up Intermediate Kayak
Intermediate
Advanced
$750 / Per person
