Houston Canoe Club
Instructors and Classes
The following Instructors are American Canoe Association (ACA) and American Red Cross (ARC) certified canoe and kayak instructors. Many are members of the Houston Canoe Club. They may be contacted directly and will provide either group or private lessons. Click on "Instructors" in the floating menu to view the Instructors.
There are several groups that hold classes periodically in the greater Houston area. These classes are from flat water to white water and provided by experienced certified instructors. Click on "Classes" in the floating menu to view Classes.
After instruction, practice those new skills at a pool session. Christy Long organizes pool sessions at the Dad's Club pool. Click on "Pool Sessions" in the floating menu to view details about this twice monthly event.
Paddling is more fun when you know how ... it's also safer!
Learn the right way.
Instructors
| John Bartos |
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ACA certified instructor:
Freestyle Solo and Tandem Canoe, and Introduction to Flatwater Paddling.
HCC member.
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jbartos@ix.netcom.com
713-957-3809
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| Patti Carothers |
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ACA certified instructor/trainer:
Basic River Kayak Paddling, Flatwater Coastal Kayak Paddling, and Introduction to Kayak Paddling.
HCC member.
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info@paddlesports.com
281-292-5600,
800-937-2335
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| Pete Cragg |
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ACA certified instructor:
Basic Kayak Paddling, Introduction to River (moving water) Kayak Paddling, ARC assistant instructor: Fundamentals of Kayaking and Introduction to Coastal Kayak Paddling. Teaches Boy Scouts and their parents only.
HCC member.
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critters@houston.rr.com
281 367-0863
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| Susan Eda |
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ACA and ARC certified instructor/trainer:
Flatwater, Moving Water, Whitewater Tandem and Solo Canoe Paddling.
BCWC member. |
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susaneda.com
713-465-8711
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| JoAnne Johnson |
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American Red Cross certified instructor:
Fundamentals of Canoeing and Basic River Canoeing
HCC member. |
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joanne8678@yahoo.com
281-499-3163
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| Chris Kuhlman |
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ACA Certified Instructor: Coastal Sea Kayaking/Open Water; BCU Four Star Award.
Chris is hoping to start regular ACA classes this spring in sea kayaking." |
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clk@ckpro.com
281-474-2333
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A true Canadian is one who can make love in a canoe without tipping.
Pierre Berton
Classes
May
SWCG Whitewater Canoeing class
May 17-18 And Evening of May 12
Inclusive Dates: May 17 - 18ARC and ACA Basic River Canoeing
Small Craft Safety- Moving Water
ICE for BRC instructor candidates
Texas Hill Country Rivers like the San Marcos
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Whitewater Kayaking class
May 31-June 1 and Evening of May 27Inclusive Dates: May 31 - June 1ARC and ACA Basic River Kayaking class
Small Craft Safety-Moving Water candidates
ICE for BRK instructor
Texas Hill Country Rivers like the San Marcos
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
August
SWCG FIT Class
Inclusive Dates: August 8Fundamentals of Instructor Training
St. Peter Church in Houston
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
September
SWCG Flatwater Canoeing class
Sept. 6-7 And Evening of Sept. 2
Inclusive Dates: Sept 6 - 7Fundamentals of Canoeing
Small Craft Safety-Canoeing
ACA Essentials of Canoe Touring
ICE for instructor candidates
Camp Strake in Conroe
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Flatwater Instructor classes
Inclusive Dates: Sept 13 - 14Fundamentals of Canoeing Instructor
Fundamentals of Kayaking Instructor
Small Craft Safety-Canoeing or Kayaking Instructor
ACA Intro to Paddling Instructor IDW/ICE
ACA Essentials of Canoeing Instructor IDW
Camp Strake in Conroe
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Flatwater Kayaking classesInclusive Dates: Sept 13 - 14Kayaking BSA
ACA Introduction to Kayaking
ARC Fundamentals of Kayaking
ICE for instructor candidates
Camp Strake in Conroe
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Flatwater Canoeing class
Sept. 20-21 and Evening of Sept. 15Inclusive Dates: Sept 20 - 21Fundamentals of Canoeing
Small Craft Safety-Canoeing
ACA Essentials of Canoe Touring
ICE for instructor candidates
Camp Strake in Conroe
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
October
SWCG Whitewater Canoeing class
Oct. 4-5 and Evening of Sept. 29Inclusive Dates: Oct 4 - 5ARC and ACA Basic River Canoeing
Small Craft Safety- Moving Water
IDW for instructor candidates
Texas Hill Country Rivers like the San Marcos
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Whitewater Canoeing class
Oct. 11-12 and Evening of Oct. 6Inclusive Dates: Oct 11 - 12ARC and ACA Basic River Canoeing
Small Craft Safety- Moving Water
ICE for instructor candidates
Texas Hill Country Rivers like the San Marcos
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
SWCG Whitewater Kayaking class
Oct. 18-19 and Evening of Oct. 13Inclusive Dates: Oct 18 - 19ARC and ACA Basic River Kayaking class
Small Craft Safety-Moving Water
IDW/ICE for instructor candidates
Texas Hill Country Rivers like the San Marcos
Contact Susan Eda by phone 713-465-8711, or by email
susaneda@mac.com.
Roll Sessions
Come and practice kayak and canoe rolls, braces, and wet exits in a pool. Pool sessions are held at 7:00p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the Dads Club pool in Houston located on the Katy Freeway (I-10) at 1006 Voss Road. On the 4th Monday, spotters are sometimes designated for helping perfect the kayak roll. For insurance purposes, all participants must wear a helmet and the ACA requires all participants to wear a personal floatation device (PFD). Pool Fees are $6 for those that are an ACA member and a member of BCWC, HCC, or HASK. $16.00 for all others.
For more information, please contact Christy Long by phone at 281-485-3046 or by email at
clong1956@sbcglobal.net.
Be strong, O paddle!
Be brave, canoe!
The reckless waves
you must plunge into.
Reel, reel.
On your trembling keel,
But never a fear my craft will feel.
My Paddle Sings,
by E. Pauline Johnson