One and a  half-day Flatwater Canoeing Course - Levels A-C

This one and a half-day course is designed for the novice canoeist who would like to learn how to paddle their canoe safely and with confidence. It is also for the ‘self taught’ or more experienced canoeist who would like to improve on their skills.

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 Flatwater Level C by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association. Prerequisites: None

Safety

• Retrieving a swamped canoe
  
• Canoe over canoe resue
  
• Re-entering canoe
  

• Entering and exiting canoe
• Paddling positions
• 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, knowledge and care
• Government regulations
• Safe canoeing procedures
• Outdoor and windy weather precautions

• 2 litres of water per person per day for a hot day. Less will do on a cooler day, but it always better to have too much than not enough!
• 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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