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Lakewater Level 2 represents the highest paddling skill level within the Lakewater discipline. The emphasis is on solo paddling with a high degree of precision and control. Candidates should enter this level with a
fair degree of canoeing skill and solo paddling experience.
Lakewater Level 2 is a three day course.
PREREQUISITES
ORCKA Lakewater Level 1, equivalent certification or compatible skills
and experience (with permission of the Course Director)
Dates:
This is a tough course to fill. We need a minimum of four people to run this course. If you are interested contact us and we
try to arrange a course if enough people are interested.
Cost:
$325 (plus 5% GST)
Location:
TBA
Physical Difficulty:
Long days kneeling in the canoe. Participant
must be comfortable in water with lifejacket.
What's Included:
Canoe, paddle, lifejacket, instruction
What's not Included:
Transportation, accommodation, food
Gear List and Waiver:
Gear list and waiver
Directions:
FAQ's:
Read this link before taking the course
Course Content:
THEORY
-Review of previous theory items
-Canoeing History
-Canoe design and construction
-Canoe repair and maintenance
SAFETY
-Review of previous safety items
-Swimming and treading water
-Artificial respiration using a canoe
-Canoe over canoe rescue
-Self rescue
-Reaching assist and throw line
-Triangular course in the wind
SKILLS (Solo
-Review of previous skills items
-Pivots
-Circles
-Reverse and forward straight lines
-Sideways displacement
-Variations on core skills
-Advanced manoeuvers and routines
-Slalom course
-Paddling in groups
-Portaging
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