CANOE TRIPPING
MULTI LEVEL 1-2-3
June 9-13 (5 days)
June 9 - Packout Session / Canoe Rescues
June 10-13 - Canoe Trip - Algonquin Park: Access #3-Rain Lake; Moccasin L., Daisy L., Casey L., Rain L.
LEVEL 1 – Introduction to Canoe tripping
Introduction to canoe tripping, for those who have little or no tripping experience
Prerequisite: basic canoe skills, a moderate level of fitness
- Packing - what to bring
- Group gear
- Campsite selection
- Setting up a campsite (Cooking Tarp)
- Cooking / Baking
- Hygiene (campsite / personal)
- Risk Management
- Campsite safety
- Canoe safety / rescues
- Navigation
- Knots
- So much more
Level 2 – Skill Development
Providing the experienced canoe tripping with the opportunity to improve their canoe tripping skills, stressing organization, safety, leadership, risk and crisis management.
Prerequisite: ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1, ORCKA Basic Canoeing or comparable skills and experience. Moderate level of fitness.
Fee Includes: 40lb canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, group gear, Algonquin Park camping fees, food, and certification
Optional: June 8th camping / June 9th breakfast available $25+hst
For more information or to register, please visit www.kirkwoodcanoe.ca
