Senior's Week at Madawaska Kanu Centre
Monday, August 10th to Friday, August 14th
Seniors Week is a great combination of learning whitewater skills in a relaxed river running environment amidst peers. It is an active vacation to challenge yourself at your skill level in either canoe or kayak, while also enjoying MKC hospitality and R&R. Perks include healthy & hearty cuisine, riverside stretching, evening socials, sauna and scotch tasting. Get ready for adventures and good times with friends this August!
Different for this week will be knowing when to take a break to stretch & hydrate, with a focus on technical river reading, and practicing efficiency – using the current to your advantage (a less is more approach!) In addition to kayak and canoeing skills, the week covers paddling posture, outfitting your own boat, reviewing video footage of yourself on the water, après paddling stretch sessions, and an option to purchase a mid-week massage. The Scotch Tasting has become the signature event of Senior’s Week – do plan to bring a bottle of your own favourite!
The final day of your course is a full River Trip – allowing you to use your new skills on a different river and finish your active vacation with a healthy dose of adventure.
At the Wilderness Resort, you will have full use of MKC’s facilities, including hot outdoor showers, log sauna, and yoga pavilion. Camping, lodge or cabana accommodation and gourmet meals are also available. A Rapid Education combined with a wilderness getaway – Come join the adventure!
This week is ideal for all skill levels! Senior's Week attendees range from beginners to some of the most experienced kayakers and canoeists (plan to learn a thing or two from them). Paddlers are divided into small groups based on skill level the first morning of the course to ensure the learning progression is suitable for everyone.
Contact the MKC office all year round if you are unsure of your skill level and to touch base about learning objectives. You do not need to be a certain age to sign up this week.
Checkout the Madawaska Kanu Centre website for details.
