Canoe school

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In a canoe school skills in Canoeing taught. In addition to professional schools, there is instruction in canoeing through sports clubs , as working groups in schools, courses in the general German University Sports Association and offers from canoe dealers.

The level of the lessons is very different and depends on the one hand on the objective (e.g. children's paddling , white water paddling ) and on the other hand on the qualification of the canoe instructor . Industry-recognized certification for instructors are firstly the training to VDKS canoe instructor at the Association German Canoe and outdoor training (VDKS, merged into the Federal Association of canoe), and secondly the DOSB - License for canoe instructor B or professional trainers canoe / Trainer C Canoe issued by the German Canoe Association (DKV).

Most canoeing associations also offer canoeing courses on a regular basis. For some years now, the DKV has been awarding the “DKV-approved canoe instructor” seal of approval to canoe clubs that offer beginner training courses for those interested in canoeing based on certain criteria.

For Canadians, some canoe schools in Europe offer training according to the guidelines of the American Canoe Association (ACA).

British Canoe Union (BCU) certification is widely used for sea ​​kayaking .

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