Paddling Courses
At Canoe Innovations, the owner Steve Vegh is a qualified level 1 coach with 40 years experience in International and local racing as well as over 20 years experience coaching athletes from ages 12 up with students from beginner to Olympic levels. He is an award winning coach with the knowledge & resources to help with technique & fitness.
We offer tuition for: Kayaks, Outrigger Canoes & Ocean Ski’s.
Great fitness exercise on water
One on one tuition
Group classes
School holiday programs
Para canoe classes (people with physical disabilities)
Suitable from age 10+
Paddle just for fitness or become an Olympian
Classes run at Patterson Lakes Canoe Club
Boat, paddle, life jacket supplied
You don’t need to bring anything, we provide equipment hire, provide on water lessons as well as indoor lessons which focus on technique.
On Water Lessons
Held on Patterson River or Port Philip Bay
Focus on developing correct technique
Boat run
Correct paddle length setup
Indoor Lessons
Held at Patterson Lakes Canoe Club
Kayaking machine (in front of mirror)
Successful way to improve technique
The key focus of our lessons are to help you with:
Correct paddling technique
Improve paddling fitness
Improve ocean surf skills
Improve personal race times
Have fun
Contact us for more information & to book a lesson. We also offer gift vouchers which can be used for friends & family.