Choose between a 1 day course , or a 2 day course
ORCKA Basic Levels 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (Tandem & Solo) 2 FULL DAYS
Basic 1-2-3-4 – 2 DAY COURSE
| BASIC 1-2-3-4 – 2 DAY COURSE | Fee – includes hst |
| May 3-4, 2025 | $535 |
| June 1-2, 2025 | $535 |
Prerequisite: No prior canoe skills are required.
Basic Level 1-2-3-4
Designed for ages 14+. This is two FULL days of skill building. No prior experience is necessary, however being physically fit will be an asset.
The first day will be spent in both the bow and stern of the canoe practicing tandem skills. Emphasis on standardized canoe manoeuvres in both the bow and stern. Developing the confidence in equipment knowledge, forward straight line, reverse, sideways, dock landing, safe canoeing practices, portaging, and canoe rescue scenarios.
The second day will be spent transferring tandem knowledge into solo skills, including self-rescue and rescue of others.
*If participant have proven skills, it is possible to achieve Level 2 and/or Level 3 on Day One
*If participant have proven skills, it is possible to achieve Level 4 in one FULL day
- Accommodations is the responsibility of the participant
ORCKA Basic 1-2 or 3 (Tandem) 1 FULL DAY
Basic 1-3 – Stand alone course – One day course
| BASIC 1-2-3 (Tandem) – ONE DAY COURSE Prerequisite: No prior canoe certifications are required | Fee – includes hst |
| May 3, 2025 | $295 |
| June 1, 2025 | $295 |
Designed for ages 12+. This is a FULL day of skill building. No prior experience is necessary, however being physically fit will be an asset. The day will be spent in both the bow and stern of the canoe. Emphasis on standardized canoe manoeuvres in both the bow and stern. Developing the confidence in equipment knowledge, straight line forward, reverse, sideways, dock landing, safe canoeing practices, portaging, and canoe rescue scenarios such as self-rescue and canoe over canoe rescue.
*If participant has proven skills, it is possible to achieve Level 2 and/or Level 3 in one day.
ORCKA Basic Level 4 (Solo) 1 FULL DAY
Basic 4 – Stand alone course – One day course
| BASIC 4 (Solo) – ONE DAY COURSE Prerequisite: Basic 1-2-3 or with permission | Fee – includes hst |
| May 4, 2025 | $325 |
| June 2, 2025 | $325 |
Designed for participants with ORCKA Basic Level 3 skills.
Discover all solo skills needed to successfully manoeuvre a canoe with ease. Emphasis on standardized canoe manoeuvres in the solo position: straight line forward, reverse, sideways, dock landing, solo paddling in a breeze, safe canoeing practices, portaging, and self-rescue.
*If participant has proven skills, it is possible to achieve Level 4 in one FULL day. It may however require more practice time to achieve all the skill componence of this level.
Recreational Canoeing Clinic
| Recreational Canoeing Clinic | Fee – includes hst |
| May 17, 2025 (10am-1pm) | $60 |
Family Oriented
No prerequisites and no age limit (under 8yrs old must be in guardian’s canoe)
Limited to 10 persons
Duration: 3 hours
Safety:
- Equipment – Lifejackets / Personal Flotation Devices, Paddles, Safety Equipment
- Safe Canoeing Procedures
- Canoe Rescues
Skills Demonstrated and Practiced:
- Launching and removing canoe
- Entering and exiting canoe
- Paddling positions
- Balancing
- Pivots
- Sideward displacement
- Forward straight line
- Stopping
- Landing
- Lifts and carries
All Basic Courses:
Location: Huntsville
Fee includes: canoe, safety kit, pfd and paddle
Accommodations will be the participant responsibility
Courses are limited to 10 participants per course
FYI:
Basic 1 is a prerequisite for Canoe Tripping Level 1
Basic 1-2-3 is a prerequisite for River Running Level 1A
Basic 1-4 is a prerequisite for Day Trip Leader, Canoe Tripping Level 2, and Canadian Style Paddling Level 1
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