Multi Level Course
ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 - 5 days
Locations: Huntsville / Algonquin Highlands - Dorset Area (5 days)
Route: Wren Lake Access, Raven Lake, Gun Lake, Sherbourne Lake, Lake St Nora
Fee Includes: group gear, Canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, Algonquin Highlands camping fees, most food and certification
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Canoe Tripping 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
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 Basic 1-4 Canoeing, ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 or comparable skills and experience. Moderate level of fitness.
Level 3 * “Canoe trip Leader”
Candidates must meet the following prerequisites: or with permission of the Course Director - Judy Kirkwood
Prerequisites for Level 3:
- ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling Level 1A (tandem)
- ORCKA River Running Level 1A (tandem) or Moving Water Level 1A (tandem)
- 25 nights of wilderness canoe tripping experience
- Wilderness canoe tripping distances totally 500km
- At least 6 canoe trips in which candidate was responsible for some of the organisation and leadership
- At least one wilderness canoe trip of 5 days in length or longer
- At least 17 years of age
please indicate which Level you consider yourself - Level 1, 2 or 3
Optional: Backyard Camping July 30th: $30 (includes hst) if registered for Canoe Tripping course
