Welcome to www.joeoblenis.com

   On this page you will find information on a number of courses offered as well as a few tours, done mainly on a private basis. At the bottom of the page you will find information onfees, cancelation policy etc. Hope to see you soon.

A new service being offered is a private tour along the beautiful Neebing and MacIntyre Rivers and out onto nearby Lake Superior.

Shorter tours on only the Neebing River are also offered. All equipment us supplied, maximum group size of 4 people. Email me at  HERE for more information.

     For 2010, I will be offering a variety of Sea Kayaking and Canoeing Courses.

     Email for more information at:

outrageousoutdoors@gmail.com

Sea Kayak and Canoe Courses:

To reserve a spot in any canoe or kayak courses, payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Maximum 6 boats per clinic.

Sea Kayak Basic Strokes: 

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Advanced Forward Stroke Clinic:
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Sea Kayak Rolling:   

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Clinic available by appointment. Week days, week nights or weekends.

Sea Kayaking Basic Strokes: (About 2 hours)
In this course, as the name implies, we will be working on teaching and improving the  basic paddling skills by working on:

The Forward Stroke, The Reverse Stroke, Sweeping (Turning) Strokes, Stopping  Strokes, Edging, Leaned Turns, basic Sculling and Bracing Strokes, Draw Strokes etc.

Towards the end of the course, we will embark on a short paddle where we will review  the skills and discuss any specific questions or needs. 



  Sea Kayaking Rescues & Safety: (1.5 to 2 hours)  
For this course, various methods of self rescue and assisted rescues will be discussed and  practiced and there will be a talk on safety gear and procedures.
Prepare to get wet during this course. Proper clothing is essential!
` Some of the topics and skills to be covered are:

Discussion on pre-trip weather decisions, knowing your limits, preventative measures,  mandatory and recommended safety equipment, using a float plan etc.
Solo versus Group paddling, Wet Exits, Paddle float Re entry (With Stirrups if needed).
Assisted Rescue/ T-Rescue



The Forward Stroke. Power and Efficiency! (Hour and a half to 2 Hours)
The Forward Stroke. Sounds simple enough but in reality, it is the stroke you use at  least 95% of the time and yet it is rarely ever taught properly!

Improve your forward stroke and learn the techniques I used when setting a speed  record for circumnavigating British Columbia's Vancouver Island, shattering the  previous record of 28 days by coming in at 23 days and 10 hours!

In this 2-hour plus course, we will take the basic forward stroke and change it into a  more effective and efficient stroke, making you both faster and more efficient in the  process. We will talk about Low Angle versus High Angle strokes, different types of  paddles such as Greenland Paddles, Euro-style paddles (those that you are likely most  familiar with and are most readily available in paddling shops) and the Wing Paddle, a  highly evolved racing and performance touring paddle.

This course is for everybody! Beginners to expert, those paddling for fitness or training  to race or prepping for an expedition. Everyone will benefit from this course. Proper  reach, torso rotation, the "Catch", the power phase, the exit…all will be covered during  this in depth course. The forward stroke is the most used and the least taught stroke in  kayaking. Learn to improve your stroke now!



   Sea Kayak Rolling: (Approx. 2-hour sessions)
    The Rolling Course will be down in small groups only or in private one to one clinics.  

   More information on the individual courses will be added shortly.

 Email me at outrageousoutdoors@gmail.com for additional information or to schedule a course.

Sea Kayak Courses:

Basic Strokes: 

$55.00, min. 4 per clinic, max. 6 per clinic 

Rescues & Safety:

$55.00 per person, min. 4 per clinic, max. 6 per clinic. 

Kayak Rolling:

$65.00 per person, 1 on 1 private in backyard pool. 

$50.00 per person, min. 4 per clinic, max. 6 per clinic. performed on Lake Superior. 

Advanced Forward Stroke/ Kayak: 

$40.00 per person, min. 2 per clinic, max. 6 per clinic 

Neebing River Tour...TBA 

Neebing and MacIntrye Rivers and a taste of Lake Superior... TBA 

   All courses or tours must be paid in advance.

Cancellations more than 7 days before the date of the course or tour will forfeit 25% of the price with the remainder refunded. Cancellations within 7 days or less will forfeit 50% of the price with the remainder refunder. Cancellations within 48 hours of event are non refundable.

Email me HERE for more information or to book your course or event.