Paddling class in western PA?

JPTolson · 08-26-2021, 04:35 AM

TCT,
I vaguely recall that paddling instruction was offered several years ago through a school or community college in nearby western Pennsylvania. Does anyone remember the school or the name of the instructor and whether the class(es) are still offered? Thanks.

JP

mfdanko99 · 08-26-2021, 08:50 AM

Butler community college
Darren is the one instructor.
A former member of ours

JPTolson · 08-26-2021, 09:28 AM

Thanks, Mike.

KenM · 08-26-2021, 04:18 PM

An excellent class that teaches all the basic maneuvers...

How to recognize rocks.
How to hit rocks solidly for the best impact.
Spotting strainers and partially submerged logs and...
How to get pinned in places that make your paddling companions freak out.
A variety of flipping manuvers.
Swimming in a shallow rocky current while trapped under a canoe.
Cool ways to fill your kayak with water and...
Swimming in a strong current filled with submerged logs.
How to spot a dangerous, killer low head dam.
How to go over a dangerous, killer low head dam (and how to contact the Authorities).
Swimming after a cross bow paddle attempt.

We'll also cover some other classic maneuvers...

Techniques for falling in while entering your boat.
The friendly kayak push off the low bank and whether to roll upstream or down.

And many more!

Class is taught by a long time paddler from Louisville, Oh that has personal experience with most of these techniques.

These classes are expensive but worth every penny.

website: swimmingwithrocks.com

JPTolson · 08-26-2021, 07:24 PM

Ken,

Please do tell and elaborate! It sounds like there is ample material here to add significantly to the thread from 2010, Most Embarrassing Paddling Experiences.

JP

jimbo · 08-27-2021, 03:45 AM

Ken
Ha! Went to that class

08-26-2021, 04:35 AM	#1
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Paddling class in western PA? TCT, I vaguely recall that paddling instruction was offered several years ago through a school or community college in nearby western Pennsylvania. Does anyone remember the school or the name of the instructor and whether the class(es) are still offered? Thanks. JP

08-26-2021, 08:50 AM	#2
mfdanko99 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Champion, OH Posts: 1,267 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Butler community college Darren is the one instructor. A former member of ours __________________ Mahoning River-Home of the Trumbull Canoe Trails 1975-2024 49 years

08-26-2021, 04:18 PM	#4
KenM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Louisville Oh Posts: 389 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Paddling for Dummies Classes An excellent class that teaches all the basic maneuvers... How to recognize rocks. How to hit rocks solidly for the best impact. Spotting strainers and partially submerged logs and... How to get pinned in places that make your paddling companions freak out. A variety of flipping manuvers. Swimming in a shallow rocky current while trapped under a canoe. Cool ways to fill your kayak with water and... Swimming in a strong current filled with submerged logs. How to spot a dangerous, killer low head dam. How to go over a dangerous, killer low head dam (and how to contact the Authorities). Swimming after a cross bow paddle attempt. We'll also cover some other classic maneuvers... Techniques for falling in while entering your boat. The friendly kayak push off the low bank and whether to roll upstream or down. And many more! Class is taught by a long time paddler from Louisville, Oh that has personal experience with most of these techniques. These classes are expensive but worth every penny. website: swimmingwithrocks.com

08-26-2021, 07:24 PM	#5
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Details, please! Ken, Please do tell and elaborate! It sounds like there is ample material here to add significantly to the thread from 2010, Most Embarrassing Paddling Experiences. JP

08-26-2021, 09:28 AM	#3
JPTolson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Salem, Ohio Posts: 902 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Thanks, Mike.

08-27-2021, 03:45 AM	#6
jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 324 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Ken Ha! Went to that class