Choose between a 1/2 day, one day, or two day course
ORCKA Basic Level 1 (Tandem) – Family oriented – all ages welcome
| BASIC 1 – HALF DAY COURSE Prerequisite: No prior canoe skills are required. | Fee includes hst |
| July 1, 2023 (10 participants max) | $130 |
| Inquire about additional dates TBA |
Designed for all ages (8yrs to 99yrs). No prior experience needed. Emphasis on becoming comfortable in both the bow and stern. Gain knowledge of safe canoeing practises, including the introduction to canoe rescues: retrieval of a swamped canoe and canoe over canoe rescue.
ORCKA Basic 1-2 or 3 (Tandem)
| BASIC 1-2-3 (Tandem) – ONE DAY COURSE Prerequisite: No prior canoe certifications are required | Fee – includes hst |
| May 13, 2023 (FULL) | $265 |
| May 18, 2023 | $265 |
| May 23, 2023 | $265 |
| more dates may be added | |
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)
| BASIC 4 (Solo) – ONE DAY COURSE Prerequisite: Basic 1-2-3 or with permission | Fee – includes hst |
| May 12, 2023 (FULL) | $290 |
| July 2023 TBA | $290 |
| more dates 2023 TBA | $290 |
Designed for participants with 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
ORCKA Basic Levels 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (tandem and solo)
Basic 1 to 4 – Two Day Course
| BASIC 1 to 4 – TWO DAY COURSE | Fee – includes hst |
| May 13-14, 2023 (FULL) | $485 |
| May 18-19, 2023 | $485 |
| May 23-24, 2023 | $485 |
| more dates may be added | $485 |
Prerequisite: No prior canoe skills are required.
Basic Level 1-2-3 – tandem plus Basic Level 4 – solo
Designed for ages 14+. This is a FULL two day course 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
Course Location: Huntsville
Fee includes: canoe, safety kit, pfd and paddle
Accomodations will be 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