ORCKA Flat-water/Basic Canoe Course
This two-day course is designed for the novice canoeist who would like to learn how to paddle their canoe safely and with confidence. It is also for the ‘self taught’ or more experienced canoeist who would like to improve on their skills. For those who are interested in working in the canoeing business, this course is the first step to becoming a certified instructor or guide.
Participants will learn both tandem and solo canoeing. Emphasis throughout the course is on safe canoeing practices while mastering the fundamentals. We have lots of fun, too!
Successful participants will receive certification for Flat-water Levels A to D by the Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association.
Skills Taught
| The specific skills taught in this course are the following: | |
| Safety | Theory |
| Retrieving a swamped canoe | Equipment selection, knowledge and care |
| Canoe over canoe rescue | Government regulations |
| Re-entering canoe | Safe canoeing procedures |
| Outdoor and windy weather precautions | |
| Paddling Skills | |
| Entering and exiting canoe | Turns and circles |
| Paddling positions | Stopping |
| Changing positions in the canoe | Landings |
| Pivoting | Reverse straight line |
| Moving Sideways | Lifting, carrying and transporting the canoe |
| Forward straight line | |
2012 Dates
| The course will run from 5pm-9pm Friday and 9:00 to 5:00 Saturday & Sunday on the following dates, at the locations specified. | |
| April 28-30 , 2012 Brant Conservation Area- ORCKA Level 2-4 Basic Canoeing |
Sept 7-8 2012 Brant Conservation Area – ORCKA Level 2-4 Basic Canoeing |
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May 11-13, 2012 Brant Conservation Area- ORCKA Level 2-4 Basic Canoeing |
Sept 21-23, 2012 Brant Conservation Area- ORCK Level 2-4 Basic Canoeing |
| June 8-10, 2012 Brant Conservation Area- ORCKA Level 2-4 Basic Canoeing |
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| July 6-8 2012 -Brant Conservation Area ORCKA Level2-4 Basic Canoeing |
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Cost
The cost of the two day program is $260.00 per person. This includes the canoe, paddle, all safety equipment.
HST and admission to Brant Conservation Area extra
Learn to canoe and kayak from the experts at Heritage River Canoe & Kayak Company, a fully insured and accredited ORCKC member. We have been instructing safe paddling since 1999.
Accommodations
Riverside camping available at our Brant Conservation Area rental concession.
For those coming from out of town who wish to stay overnight in the area, please call and ask us about local camping, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodations or click here.
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What to Bring
2 bottles of water per person per day
Two pairs of shoes (keep one dry); sandals are not recommended
Warm clothing
Complete change of clothes – keep a dry set in your vehicle
Rain gear – course runs regardless of weather (within reason)
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Bathing suit and towel
Foam pad to kneel on (blue closed cell foam pads work well)
Recommend small ball (smaller than a soccer ball) to sit on to take weight off ankles when kneeling