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 solo Level 4 over a one and a half day program. This is a good introductory course for those who want a fundamental skill set for solo 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-4-solo/COURSE CONTENT:
Safety
-Review of Basic Canoeing 1-3 safety items
-Swimming
-Retrieving a swamped canoe
-Canoe over canoe rescue
-Re-entering canoe
Theory
-Review of Basic Canoeing 1-3 theory
-Canoeing history
Skills
-Launching and removing canoe
-Entering and exiting canoe
-Paddling positions and trimming
-Pivots
-Sideward displacement
-Forward and reverse straight line; stopping
-Circles
-Landings
-Lifts and carries
Cost: $245
Location: Earl Rowe Provincial Park. Alliston Ontario. Note that camping is available at Earl Rowe Provincial park. Book a site at www.ontarioparks.ca