ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1
Multi Level Course
5 days
Locations: Huntsville / Haliburton Highlands - Dorset Area (5 days)
Route to be determined
Fee Includes: group gear, Canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, Algonquin Highlands camping fees, food and certification
Level 1 - Introduction
Introduction to canoe tripping, for those who have little or no tripping experience
Prerequisite: ORCKA Basic Level 1 canoe skills, or comparable skills, a moderate level of fitness
Introduction to:
pre trip, on trip, post trip planning
- Some canoeing skills will include portaging, self-rescue and canoe over canoe rescue
- Trip Planning / canoeing resources, Government Regulations / Float Plan
- Food Planning pre-trip - Including Dehydrating, on trip
- Cooking / Baking
- Drinking water
- Campsite Selection
- Environmental Practices and concern
- Weather interpretation including adverse weather conditions
- Knots around the campsite
- Tarping
- Fire lighting - including tricks for wet wood
- Animal Avoidance - including safe food storage
- Campsite group gear and tools including axe / saws
- Repair - canoe, paddle, tent
- Canoeing First Aid
- Clothing and personal effects
When completing the Kirkwood Canoe Registration Form, please indicate which Level you consider yourself - Level 1, 2 or 3
