DAY TRIP LEADER
The purpose of the Day Trip Leader course is to provide a Provincial certification of competence in the planning and leadership of paddling based day trip in a non-wilderness setting (front country).
Prerequisite:
• At least 17 years of age
• Basic Level 1-4
• Log of paddling experiences of include:
a) Evidence of at least 10 separate day paddling trips showing at least 125 km total, of which at least 5 at a minimum of 3 hours duration and at least covering 15 km.
b) Evidence of at least 5 day trips in which the candidate was responsible for some of the organization and leadership
Itinerary
Trip Planning Personal and group safety
Equipment (quick repairs) Group Dynamics
Risk Management Group awareness and management
Crisis Management Navigation
Environmental Awareness Weather Interpretation
First Aid / prevention Communications
Government Regulations Running a Shuttle
Fee Includes: Equipment, canoes, safety equipment
For more information or to register please visit www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca
