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ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 provides an introduction to canoe tripping for those with little or no tripping experience. Emphasis is on wilderness skills and safety. Participants plan their own overnight canoe trip.
This is a great course for the first time canoeist or those wishing to enhance their wilderness skills. This course covers the theory and practical aspects of Canoe Tripping over a 3 day (2 night) canoe trip. In
addition to the Canoe Tripping 1 course candidates review or learn basic canoe skills through the ORCKA Flatwater A program. Upon successful completion candidates will be awarded the ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 and Flatwater A certificate.
Note: If you already have your Flatwater A certificate you are welcome to take the Flatwater course as a review. The price and dates remain the same.
THIS COURSE ALWAYS FILLS UP - REGISTER EARLY!
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course because we cover both Tripping 1 and Flatwater level.
Dates:
May 17-19, 2008 Long Weekend - near Peterborough
More dates may be added. Please keep checking web site.
Cost:
$295 (plus 5% GST)
Plus parking fee paid at launch site.
Location:
Near Peterborough, Ontario
Physical Difficulty:
Some portages and carrying of equipment. Participant must be comfortable in water with lifejacket.
What's Included:
Canoe, paddle, lifejacket, instruction, food
What's not Included:
Transportation, Personal camping equipment
Gear List and Waiver:
Gear list and waiver
Program Agenda:
Tripping 1 Course Agenda
Canoe Tripping 1 Course Content:
Theory
-Canoeing heritage
-Canoe design and construction
-Trip planning
-Canoe tripping gear
-Clothing and personal effects
-Tools and repair kits
-Canoeing first aid
-Weather interpretation
-Environmental Practices and concerns
-Canoeing resources
Safety
-Swimming and treading water
-Retrieving a swamped canoe
-Canoe over canoe rescue
-Self rescue
-Line toss and rescue
Skills
-Canoeing
-Food and menu planning
-Packing
-Navigation
-Campsites and shelters
-Fires and Stoves
-Knots and lashings
-Portaging
-Canoe Trip
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