One and a half day Canadian Style Canoeing Course – Level 2

The Canadian Style Level 2 canoeing course is designed to continue the development of solo paddling skills. Canadian Style paddling is a higher level of paddling than Basic, and involves more precise handling of the canoe. This course is a requirement for anyone wishing to become an ORCKA Canadian Style Instructor. Successful participants will receive certification in Canadian Style Level 2 by the Ontario Recreation Canoeing and Kayaking Association.

Prerequisites: ORCKA Canadian Style Level 1, equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience (with permission of instructor).

Skills Taught:

Safety

• Swimming
• Canoe over canoe resue
• Self Rescue

• Pivots
• Sideward displacement
• Circles
• Reverse and forward straight lines
• Landings
• Portaging

• Canoe design and construction
• Canoeing Dynamics

Schedule:

• At least 2 litres of water per person per day for a hot day. Less will do on a cooler day, but it's always better to have too much than not enough! For the sake of the environment, we encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle. Clean drinking water is available at the park.
• Lunch
• Snacks. Trail mix, salted nuts, dried fruit, fruit and granola bars are all good.
• Water shoes, sturdy sandals or running shoes. Bring an extra pair to be kept dry to change into if necessary
• Warm clothing. You can get cold even on a hot day if you are wet.
• Complete change of clothes. Keep a dry set in your vehicle.
• Rain gear. The course runs regardless of weather (within reason)
• Sunscreen
• Hat and sunglasses
• Bathing suit and towel

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