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Adult Skills Courses Be Active Paddle Academy The Be Active Paddle Academy is run by Canoeing WA which is the state canoeing association. It takes on group bookings from a wide range of interest groups, including schools and a proportion of the older community.  At present the Be Active Paddle Academy runs Basic Skills Award lessons which enable participants to learn all the necessary skills needed to paddle.  For more info call them 9285 8501.

Canoe Clubs Both Swan Canoe Club and Ascot Kayak Club have programmes for adult beginner paddlers as well as various other programmes for more advanced paddlers at various times. Contact : Ascot Kayak Club - Joy White (President) 0409 110 703 Swan Canoe Club - Colin Priest 9446 5505

Canoeing Down Under Many courses available for different aspects of canoeing, including beginners, Avon Descent training, eskimo rolling and sea kayaking. Website: http://www.canoeingdownunder.com.au 144 Railway Parade, Bassendean, 6054, Western Australia Phone: 08 9378 1333 terry@canoeingdownunder.com.au

Capricorn Kayak Tours Courses available for different aspects of canoeing, including beginners, eskimo rolling and sea kayaking. Website: http://www.capricornkayak.com.au PO Box 488 Fremantle 6959 Western Australia Phone: (08) 9438 1911 Mobile: 0427 485 123 Email: info@capricornkayak.com.au

MainPeak Paddlesports The Paddle School provides progressive instruction for flat water, moving water, and the ocean, including Avon Descent Courses. Website: http://www.paddle.com.au/ 2A Railway St, Cottesloe, Western Australia, 6011 Phone:(08) 9284-3759 paddle@mainpeak.com.au

Rivergods Instruction is available in basic paddling techniques, whitewater skills, eskimo rolling, sea kayaking as well as advice on equipment and all aspects of canoeing. Check out the website http://www.rivergods.com.au or contact Tom: 3/10 Whyalla Street,  Willetton, Perth  Western Australia 6155  Telephone: (08) 9259 0749 Facsimile: (08) 9259 0902 Email: rivergods@iinet.net.au

Junior Skills Courses Be Active Paddle Academy The Be Active Paddle Academy is run by Canoeing WA which is the state canoeing association and takes on group bookings from a wide range of interest groups, including schools. See also above. For more info call 9285 8501.  Canoeing for Kids, 2003: 10- 15 yr olds Occasional courses are available. Held at Ascot Kayak Club, Fauntleroy Ave., Redcliffe. To find out when the next course is to be held contact Eve 9274 4876

Juniors' Night at Swan Canoe Club Come and try paddling on Wednesday nights and if you like it, join the Club to continue. For 10+ yrs, Wednesday nights, 5pm to 6:15pm. Contact Colin Priest to find out more, 9446 5505.

Instructor Courses Canoeing WA The following qualifications can be achieved through Canoeing WA, the state canoeing association:  Level 1 Flatwater Instructor Level 2 Whitewater Instructor Level 2 Sea Instructor Canoeing Officials' courses are also run intermittently. Contact 08 9285 8501 to register your interest.

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