One day Basic Canoeing Course – Levels 2 and 3

This one day course is designed for the canoeist with some experience who would like to learn how to paddle their canoe with greater confidence. Participants will learn tandem canoeing. Emphasis throughout the course is on safe canoeing practices while mastering the fundamentals. We have lots of fun, too! Successful participants will receive certification for Basic Level 3 by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association.

Prerequisites: Basic Canoeing Level 1 or some basic canoeing experience

Skills Taught:

Safety

• Retrieving a swamped canoe
• Canoe over canoe resue
• Re-entering canoe
• Swimming
• Treading Water

• Paddling positions and trimming
• Changing positions in the canoe
• Pivoting
• Moving Sideways
• Forward straight line
• Turns and circles
• Stopping
• Landings
• Reverse straight line
• Lifting, carrying and transporting the canoe

• Equipment selection
• Government regulations
• Safe canoeing procedures
• Outdoor and windy weather precautions
• Environmental awareness

Schedule:

This one day course can be taken on any of the days listed below:

• 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

60 William St Paris ON Canada N3L 1L5 | 519-442-5471
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