The Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association (ORCKA) has four levels of basic canoe skill certification. Level 1, 2 and 3 are tandem and level 4 is solo. This course covers tandem Level 1 over a four hour program. This is a good introductory course for those who want a fundamental skill set for tandem canoeing. Visit our website for more information or contact the director at info@akuni.com or 416-410-7240.
https://akuniadventures.com/orcka-basic-canoeing-level-1-tandem/COURSE CONTENT:
Skills:
– Launching and removing canoe
– Entering and exiting canoe
– Paddling positions
– Balancing
– Pivots
– Sideward displacement
– Forward straight line
– Stopping
– Landing
– Lifts and carries
Safety:
– Retrieving a swamped canoe
– Canoe over canoe rescue
– Swimming
Theory:
– Equipment selection
– Equipment knowledge
– Equipment care
– Safe canoeing procedures
Cost: $90
Location: Earl Rowe Provincial Park. Alliston Ontario. Note that camping is available at Earl Rowe Provincial park. Book a site at www.ontarioparks.ca
