Paddler Co-op is hosting an ORCKA Moving Water 1A Course(Tandem Canoe). Participants can expect to learn ORCKA Basic Canoeing, or equivalent certification, comparable skills, and experience (with permission of the course instructors).
Course Length: 2 days
River Difficulty: Class I-II
Instructor Qualifications and Ratios: MWC or RR Instructor 1 and 2; 1 instructor per 5 boats
Safety
Swimming a rapid
Retrieving a swamped canoe
Canoe over canoe rescue
River SignalsTheory
Canoe outfitting
River morphology 101
Temperature related concerns
Day trip planning
Canoeing resources
Skills
Lifts and Carries
Entering and Exiting
Carving
Eddy Turn
S Turn
Front Ferry
Back Ferry
Front Surf
Using river features: Wave troughs; Dry lines
We specialize in tailoring our program to suit your needs – every course is a bit unique and will cover:
- Equipment fit and internationally recognized safety practices
- How to enjoy whitewater paddling and have fun on the river!
- Learn whitewater swimming and industry standard self-rescue skills
- Strokes and techniques to move your boat and stay on line
- How to perform the most common whitewater maneuvers in a canoe
- How to identify whitewater hazards and read the river (scouting)
- How to improve your paddling skills with feedback and coaching from our professional instructors
- Achieve your specific paddling goals (upon request, at the instructor’s discretion)
- How to be a responsible and inclusive paddler and develop an appreciation for our rivers!
To Register for the course, please contact the Paddler Co-op at 613-758-2772 or you can book online at https://paddlerco-op.ca/