Rain and cold winds will not stop us!!!  The OP class has been very active in September focusing on advanced paddling skills and canoe safety.  We portaged the school canoes down to the shore and have been using them ever since.  Students have practiced both Boat over Boat rescue and Parallel rescue with canoes.  They have practiced switching positions in a canoe and switching boats.  We have spent time learning different ways to throw a rescue bag and practiced at different distances.  This year our class has international exchange students from Brazil who were reluctant at first to paddle but soon were onboard and are enjoying their time on the water.  Paddling will finish up soon with the OP class as we move on to new adventures but the skills learned here since grade 9 will follow them through life forever!View the Image Gallery Pages for more photos.