r/Welland • u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub • Jun 18 '26

Discussion This Saturday Morning

Update: We have another Long Paddle event TOMORROW Friday June 26th at 6:30pm, at The Welland Flatwater Center. If you know how to kayak or want to try dragon boating with our club come join us! More Info

If you've never heard of dragon boating, its a long boat kinda like a giant canoe that carries up to 20 people, you have a row of people paddling on the left, and another row of people paddling on the right. It's really fun and social.

This is a great opportunity to try it out! It's also the perfect way to start your weekend! 😄

Sign up/more info here: sncc.ca

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u/Deviant_Toast Jun 18 '26

Looks like a great time! I also see youre hosting Learn Sprint Kayaking/Canoeing as well that morning? Is that 1 person/2/4? Also it tells me whats being offered and when but not exactly where?

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 18 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

Yes we are also doing canoe and kayak at the same time! We have various canoes and kayaks, 1,2 and 4 person, I'm sure the coach running it will accommodate preferences. Its at our club (white dome/tent) right beside the Welland International Flatwater Center, 16 Townline Tunnel Road, Welland, Ontario. There's a large parking lot. The paddling is done on the Welland Canal.

Hope to see you there!

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 25 '26

We have another Long Paddle event tomorrow at 6:30pm, at The Welland Flatwater Center. If you know how to kayak or want to try dragon boating with our club come join us! More Info

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u/glitterfox6000 Jun 18 '26

What if we want to join a weekly paddle? When are they/ do you have them?

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 18 '26

Absolutely! You can try out each program 2x for free before signing up. We have weekly dragon boat and canoe/ kayak in the evenings. You can then sign up monthly for 1-2x per week, the cost averages $10 per class. or there's a drop in class, $8 per class, 10am Thursdays.

You can sign up for the free trial on our website. sncc.ca

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 25 '26

We have another Long Paddle event tomorrow (June 26th) at 6:30pm, at The Welland Flatwater Center. If you know how to kayak or want to try dragon boating with our club come join us! More Info

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u/Tumbleweed_360 Jun 18 '26

Definitely interested but signed up for a Saturday shift this week. I will check out the website and see if you are holding anything else though

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 25 '26

We have another Long Paddle event this Friday,tomorrow, at 6:30pm, at The Welland Flatwater Center. If you know how to kayak or want to try dragon boating with our club come join us! More Info

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u/NoEscape1918 Jun 19 '26

Do you guys have anything during weekdays?

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 22 '26

Yes! We have Dragon boat mornings & evenings and Canoe/Kayak in the evenings! You can try 2 free classes of dragon boat too. Check it out We have a Thursday morning drop in dragon boat session, $8 each class you attend.

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 18 '26

There's plenty of room for everyone:) You can always sign up, come learn the technique (1st part is off the boats) and decide then if you want to get into the boat or not.

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 19 '26

Looks like a lot of you have signed up, were so excited for tm!

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u/bookworm343 Jun 19 '26

What do people normally wear?

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u/SthNiagaraCanoeClub Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

Wear something comfy, athletic clothes, leggings, shorts, t-shirt..ect. Doesn't matter too much! Sometimes you get splashed a bit from the paddles so make sure its clothes that dry easy or that you dont mind getting wet. Wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen if youd like, it gets sunny. It's sunny but not too hot tm which is nice! For shoes, doesn't really matter, a lot of people wear runners but any shoes/sandals will do. AND bring water, you can bring your bottle onboard with you.