| Training Schedule and Information |
CCGH Training Classes
Instructor:
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
Ends : Monday, December 31, 2012
CCGH has 14 canoe, kayak and water safety classes scheduled for 2012. All classes are based on ACA instructional guidelines and are taught by ACA certified instructors.
CCGH is a Jackson Kayak Super School. We have Jackson kayaks available for use by our students along with helmets, PFDs (life jackets), skirts, and paddles. We also have a solo canoe available for our canoe classes. Students needing gear should inform the instructor of what they'll need prior to class.
Contact the instructor to register for a class. Sign up early as class size is limited.
Price:
$10.00 for CCGH members
$20.00 for non-CCGH members (extra ten bucks is nice but we'd rather you join)
All students are required to either purchase ACA Event Membership for $ 5.00 or be a current ACA Member.
ACA membership costs are as follows: Paddle America Club Family $40, Individual $30, Senior or Student $25, Six month $15
Links to ACA Event Membership forms: Adult
Minor
On the day of the class, bring your CCGH Student Registration Form and ACA Event Membership form along with a check. Non-members need to sign the club's Release and Waiver of Liability and bring it with them. |
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Ends : Sunday, May 20, 2012
*** This class is full ****
Saturday May 19, 8am - 4pm - Learn basic kayaking strokes and paddling safety. This class is for first time kayakers. For this class, we prefer that students learn in whitewater kayaks as they are more responsive. Please let us know if you would like to use one of the club's Jackson kayaks. In addition to boats; paddles, skirts, life jackets (PFD) and helmets can be provided.
Sunday May 20 - optional paddle on the Yellow Breeches to try out your new paddling skills. |
Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing
Instructor: Dirk Dixon
Telephone: 717-566-4994
Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012
Learn to paddle a canoe safely on flatwater. |
Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue
Instructor: Walter Augustine
Date: Friday, June 8, 2012
Ends : Sunday, June 10, 2012
Friday, June 8, 6pm - 8pm Gander Mountain, 5005 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, PA in Gander Lodge meeting room
Saturday June 9 - Sunday June 10, 8am - 5pm
*** This class is full ****
Cost Members $70, Non Members $90 (includes free membership)
This Swiftwater Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as strainers, rescue vest applications, entrapments, and pins, also are practiced. Scenarios will provide an opportunity for participants to practice their skills both individually and within a team/group context.
Objectives:
- Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries.
- Develop and practice key self-rescue skills.
- Identify and avoid river hazards by understanding hydrology, hazards, and river features.
- Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents
- Develop and practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment
- Develop and practice more advanced rope-based and in-water skills
- Gain experience using the rescue PFD, and understand it’s strengths and weaknesses
- Utilize rescue scene management principles needed within a paddling group |
Fundamentals of Canoe/Kayak Camping
Instructor: Dirk Dixon & Karl Martz
Telephone: 717-566-4994
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
*** NEW THIS YEAR ***
Saturday, 9 June, 2012 - Location: Shank Park, Bullfrog Valley Road, Hershey
Enjoying or enduring a canoe trip depends heavily on preparation. Dirk Dixon and Karl Martz will share the techniques and knowledge learned from 25 years of successful CCGH wilderness trips. Special emphasis will be placed on basic gear selection, how to set up a dry camp and simple cooking techniques. This event may be of special interest to those intending on participating in the overnight Juniata River trip planned for June 23-24.
Saturday-Sunday, 23-24 June, 2012 - Juniata River Overnight Canoe/Kayak Camping, River Classification: I
This is a trip for anyone interested in practicing the skills needed to enjoy canoe/kayak camping. Novices need not be intimidated by primitive camping conditions. The evening camping will be at a campground with full toilet and shower facilities. However, since the intention is to learn how to do wilderness camping, all participants will be transporting their own camping, cooking and food gear with them in their boats. We intend to paddle an interesting stretch of the Juniata River, from Mcveytown to Cuba Mills. This includes the The Narrows below Lewistown and a stop at the recently restored Pennsylvania Canal Lift Lock No. 13. Please sign up early if you intend to participate, as campground reservations need to be made for the group. |
Level 1: Introduction to Rec Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Learn basic kayaking strokes, safety and information on equipment and boats. This class is suitable for first time kayakers. Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed. |
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ends : Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday June 23, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m - A course focused on skills needed to paddle moving water. The course is suitable for beginning kayakers interested in paddling moving water.
Sunday June 24 - River trip on the Lehigh from Glen Onoko to Weissport. AWA description - "An easy family float trip at low to moderate levels (up to 2 or 3000 cfs). A good place to train beginning kayakers. Wide river with some surfing waves, eddy lines and easy drops". |
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1831
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Ends : Sunday, June 24, 2012
Saturday June 23, 8 AM - 4 PM - This course builds on the Flat Water course, and adds the skills necessary for moving water.
Sunday June 24 - River trip on the Lehigh from Glen Onoko to Weissport. AWA description - An easy family float trip at low to moderate levels (up to 2 or 3000 cfs). Wide river with some surfing waves, eddy lines and easy drops. |
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Mark O'Handly
Telephone: 717-572-0924
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Learn basic kayaking strokes and paddling safety. This class is for first time kayakers . Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed. |
Level 3: River Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1381
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Ends : Sunday, July 22, 2012
Saturday July 21, 8am - 4pm - An advanced level River Canoe class. Tandom canoes welcome.
Sunday July 22 - A river trip on the Lehigh from White Haven to Rockport. |
Level 3: River Kayaking
Instructor: Neil Woodward & John Guetter
Telephone: 717-557-4179
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Ends : Sunday, July 22, 2012
Saturday July 21, 8am - 4pm - An advanced level river Kayak class.
Sunday July 22 - A river trip on the Lehigh from White Haven to Rockport. |
Level 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Learn basic kayaking strokes, safety and information on equipment and boats. This class is suitable for first time kayakers. Boats, paddles and helmets provided if needed. |
Level 2: Essentials of River Kayaking
Instructor: Mark O'Handly
Telephone: 717-572-0924
Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012
Saturday August 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m - A course focused on skills needed to paddle moving water. The course is suitable for beginning kayakers interested in paddling streams and rivers. For this class, we prefer that students learn in whitewater kayaks as they are more responsive. Please let me know if you would like to use one of the club's Jackson kayaks. In addition to boats; paddles, skirts, life jackets (PFD) and helmets can be provided. See messageboards for additiional details on location and meeting times. |
Level 3: River Kayaking
Instructor: Chris Holladay
Telephone: 717-701-5261
Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012
Saturday August 25; 8am - 4pm. An advanced level river Kayak class. |
Level 4: Whitewater Canoeing
Instructor: Vern Graham
Telephone: 717-385-1831
Date: Saturday, September 8, 2012
An Advanced Whitewater Class conducted on the Upper Lehigh River. The date or location may need to change based on water levels, and this will be coordinated with the students, so early signup is recommended. |
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