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Course Descriptions for ORCKA Canoeing Certification Courses
Course Descriptions for ORCKA Canoeing Certification Courses
One and a half day Basic Canoeing Course - Levels 1-3
This one and a half-day course is designed for the beginner or novice canoeist who would like to learn how to paddle their canoe safely and with 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: None
Skills Taught:
Safety
- Retrieving a swamped canoe
- Canoe over canoe resue
- Re-entering canoe
- Swimming
- Treading Water
Paddling Skills - Tandem
- 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
Theory
- Equipment selection, knowledge and care
- Government regulations
- Safe canoeing procedures
- Outdoor and windy weather precautions
- Environmental Awareness
Schedule:
| Saturday |
May 12 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
May 13 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
May 19 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
May 20 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
June 2 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
June 3 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
June 16 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
June 17 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
June 23 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
June 24 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
July 7 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
July 8 |
9AM - 1PM |
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| Saturday |
September 8 |
9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday |
September 9 |
9AM - 1PM |
Course length:
12 hours
Cost:
$150 (no taxes). This includes instruction, canoe, paddle, PFD (life jacket), safety equipment and 2012 ORCKA membership.
A 10% discount is available for groups of 4 or more.
What to Bring:
- 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
All dates have been updated for the 2012 season
Dragonfly Paddling offers the following ORCKA Canoeing Certification courses:
| Course |
Level(s) |
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| 1 Day Basic Canoeing Course - tandem beginners |
Level 1->2 |
more info |
| 1.5 Day Basic Canoeing Course - tandem beginners |
Level 1->3 |
more info |
| 1 Day Basic Canoeing Course - tandem - some experience |
Level 2->3 |
more info |
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| 1.5 Day Basic Canoeing Course - solo |
Level 4 |
more info |
| 2 Day Basic Canoeing Course |
Level 3->4 |
more info |
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| 1.5 Day Canadian Style Canoeing Course - tandem |
Level 1 |
more info |
| 1.5 Day Canadian Style Canoeing Course - solo |
Level 2 |
more info |
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| 3 Hour Safe Canoeing Course |
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more info |
| 5 Day Basic Canoeing Instructor Course |
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more info |
| 2.5 Day Camp Canoeing Instructor Course |
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more info |
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