2 Day Basic Canoeing Course - Levels 3 and 4

This two day course is designed for the canoeist with some experience who would like to learn how to paddle their canoe with greater confidence. Canoeists will build on the skills covered in Levels 1 and 2, and will learn to perform the manoeuvres with greater skill and precision. For those who are interested in working in the canoeing business, this course is the first step to becoming a certified instructor or guide.

The first morning of this course is devoted to tandem canoeing, and the remainder of the 2 days will focus on solo canoeing skills. 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 4 by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association.

Prerequisites: Basic Canoeing Level 2 or some canoeing experience

Skills Taught:

Safety

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

• Launching and removing canoe (solo)
• Entering and exiting canoe (solo)
• Paddling positions and trimming
• Changing positions in the canoe (tandem)
• Pivoting
• Moving Sideways
• Forward straight line
• Turns and circles
• Stopping
• Landings
• Reverse straight line
• Lifting, carrying and transporting the canoe

• Equipment knowledge
• Outdoor and windy weather precautions
• Environmental awareness
• Canoeing history

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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