ORCKA Flatwater Basic Level (Tandem or Solo)

The Flatwater Basic Level is designed to introduce the novice or relatively inexperienced canoeist to paddling. It is also a great refresher for more experienced canoeist. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of canoeing, along with a strong grounding in water safety and safe canoeing practices. This certificate is a prerequisite for all other ORCKA certifications.

The Flatwater program is broken down into 4 levels: A, B, C and D. Our standard Learn-to-canoe program is based on the Flatwater level C for tandem and D for Solo canoeing. In some cases we award level A or B if a candidate does not meet the requirements for level C. The Flatwater tandem and Solo course is run over two days, usually a Saturday and Sunday.
 

Prerequisites:

There are no canoeing prerequisites for Flatwater Levels

Dates:

May 10-11, 2008 - Earl Rowe Provincial Park near Alliston Ontario

May 24-25, 2008 - Earl Rowe Provincial Park near Alliston Ontario
September 13-14, 2008 - Earl Rowe Provincial Park near Alliston Ontario

Times: 8:30am-4:30pm daily

More dates may be added. Please keep checking web site.

* Flatwater C (Tandem) is a one day course run on the Saturday and Flatwater D (Solo) is a one day course run on the Sunday.

Cost:

$115 (plus 5% GST) Flatwater C tandem

$135 (plus 5% GST) Flatwater D solo

$235 (plus 5% GST) Flatwater C and D

Location:

Earl Rowe Provincial Park near Alliston Ontario

Physical Difficulty:

Relatively easy. Long days sitting or kneeling in the canoe. Participant must be comfortable in water with a lifejacket on.

What’s Included:

Canoe, paddle, lifejacket, instruction

What’s Not Included:

Food, transportation

Gear List and Waiver:

‘Gear list and waiver

Program Agenda:

Flatwater Agenda