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Traditional (Greenland-style) Paddling

Greenland Skills 1

A fun introduction to the skinny traditional paddles (aka "sticks"). You'll begin to understand the "why" of the design as we use them for forward strokes, bracing and turning.

Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Experience Required: None
Location: Aquaterra Adventures, One West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine
Cost: $60
Instructor: Mel Rice or Mark Schoon
Client/Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Greenland Skills 2

Build on the basics by adding the balance brace, side scull and chest scull - - all foundations for rolling with a traditional paddle.

Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Duration: 3 - 4 hours
Experience Required: None, but Greenland Skills 1 or equivalent experience is suggested.
Location: Aquaterra Adventures, One West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine
Cost: $60
Instructor: Mel Rice or Mark Schoon
Client/Instructor Ratio: 5:1

Greenland Rolling

This is a great way for beginners to learn the art of rolling a kayak. There are dozens of rolls possible with a Greenland paddle. How many would you like to learn?
Class size limited to two students per instructor.

Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Duration: 2 hours
Experience Required: None
Location: Aquaterra Adventures, One West Street, Bar Harbor, Maine
Cost: $60
Instructor: Mel Rice or Mark Schoon
Client/Instructor Ratio: 2:1


Aquaterra Adventures
Located on the Waterfront in Bar Harbor
207-288-0007  |  One West Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609  |   1-877-386-4124