Are you ready to elevate your canoeing skills while exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Penobscot River? Our Expedition Canoe Course based at Camp Swain in Chester, Maine offers an unparalleled adventure for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. It was designed to give you the skills and confidence needed to plan and execute a multi-day canoe trip.
Course Highlights:
🗺️ Trip Planning & Navigation: Learn how to meticulously plan your canoe trips, including route selection, weather considerations, and essential navigation techniques to ensure a smooth journey.
🚑 Wilderness Medicine & Stop The Bleed Certification: Equip yourself with essential wilderness medicine skills and earn a Stop The Bleed certification. Learn how to handle medical emergencies in remote areas and ensure the safety of yourself and your fellow adventurers.
🚣 Proper Paddling Techniques: Master the art of paddling with expert guidance. Learn the correct techniques to paddle efficiently and effectively, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey on the water.
🛶 Poling a Canoe: Discover the traditional skill of poling a canoe. Gain hands-on experience and understand how to navigate shallow waters and challenging conditions using a 12-foot pole.
🔪 Tools Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with essential tools like knives, axes, and saws. Understand their proper use and maintenance for a safe and efficient outdoor experience.
❄️ Cold Water Immersion: Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle cold water conditions. Learn the best practices to stay safe and warm in challenging environments.
🔥 Wet Weather Fire: Master the art of building and maintaining a fire in wet conditions. This crucial skill will keep you warm and allow you to cook food even in the toughest weather.
🔗 Knots & Rope Work: Become proficient in tying various knots essential for securing your gear, setting up shelters, and handling emergencies.
🔧 Canoe & Equipment Field Repair: Learn how to perform on-the-spot repairs to your canoe and equipment, ensuring that minor issues don't derail your adventure.
🚣 Canoe & Equipment Retrieval: Understand the techniques for retrieving your canoe and gear if they become separated from you in the water.
🌊 Self-Rescue in Flat & Moving Water: Develop the skills to rescue yourself in both calm and turbulent waters. This training is vital for your safety and confidence on the river.
Pricing: $999.00 per person (Includes camping fees, canoes and all necessary equipment). Students are more than welcome to bring their own canoes and equipment.
More Details: Camp Swain is a private 2-acre off-grid camp located right on the Penobscot River and has off-grid showers, solar recharging stations and composting toilet system. Students are responsible for bringing their own tents, sleeping bags and food.
Are you ready to elevate your canoeing skills while exploring the breathtaking beauty of the Penobscot River? Our Expedition Canoe Course based at Camp Swain in Chester, Maine offers an unparalleled adventure for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. It was designed to give you the skills and confidence needed to plan and execute a multi-day canoe trip.
Course Highlights:
🗺️ Trip Planning & Navigation: Learn how to meticulously plan your canoe trips, including route selection, weather considerations, and essential navigation techniques to ensure a smooth journey.
🚑 Wilderness Medicine & Stop The Bleed Certification: Equip yourself with essential wilderness medicine skills and earn a Stop The Bleed certification. Learn how to handle medical emergencies in remote areas and ensure the safety of yourself and your fellow adventurers.
🚣 Proper Paddling Techniques: Master the art of paddling with expert guidance. Learn the correct techniques to paddle efficiently and effectively, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey on the water.
🛶 Poling a Canoe: Discover the traditional skill of poling a canoe. Gain hands-on experience and understand how to navigate shallow waters and challenging conditions using a 12-foot pole.
🔪 Tools Mastery: Gain hands-on experience with essential tools like knives, axes, and saws. Understand their proper use and maintenance for a safe and efficient outdoor experience.
❄️ Cold Water Immersion: Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle cold water conditions. Learn the best practices to stay safe and warm in challenging environments.
🔥 Wet Weather Fire: Master the art of building and maintaining a fire in wet conditions. This crucial skill will keep you warm and allow you to cook food even in the toughest weather.
🔗 Knots & Rope Work: Become proficient in tying various knots essential for securing your gear, setting up shelters, and handling emergencies.
🔧 Canoe & Equipment Field Repair: Learn how to perform on-the-spot repairs to your canoe and equipment, ensuring that minor issues don't derail your adventure.
🚣 Canoe & Equipment Retrieval: Understand the techniques for retrieving your canoe and gear if they become separated from you in the water.
🌊 Self-Rescue in Flat & Moving Water: Develop the skills to rescue yourself in both calm and turbulent waters. This training is vital for your safety and confidence on the river.
Pricing: $999.00 per person (Includes camping fees, canoes and all necessary equipment). Students are more than welcome to bring their own canoes and equipment.
More Details: Camp Swain is a private 2-acre off-grid camp located right on the Penobscot River and has off-grid showers, solar recharging stations and composting toilet system. Students are responsible for bringing their own tents, sleeping bags and food.
