ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 or 2 or 3 – 5 Day Course
Multi Level Course
| 2023 DATES – 5 day Course | Fee incl. hst |
| July 31 to August 4, 2023 FULL – ask to be placed on waiting list | $1020 |
5 days
Locations: Huntsville / Algonquin Highlands Water Trail
Fee Includes: group gear, canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, AHWT Park camping fees, most food.
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Level 1 – Introduction
Introduction to canoe tripping, for those who have little or no tripping experience
Prerequisite: ORCKA Basic Level 1 canoe skills, or comparable skills , a moderate level of fitness
Level 2 – Skill Development
Providing the experienced canoe tripping with the opportunity to improve their canoe tripping skills, stressing organization, safety, leadership, risk and crisis management.
Prerequisite: ORCKA Basic 1-4 Canoeing, ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 or comparable skills and experience. Moderate level of fitness.
Level 3 * “Canoe trip Leader”
Candidates must meet the following prerequisites: or with permission of the Course Director – Judy Kirkwood
Prerequisites for Level 3:
- ORCKA Canadian Stylistic Paddling Level 1A-tandem > (additional course July 30th)
- ORCKA River Running Level 1A-tandem or Moving Water Level 1A > (additional course July 21-22)
- 25 nights of wilderness canoe tripping experience
- Wilderness canoe tripping distances totally 500km
- At least 6 canoe trips in which candidate was responsible for some of the organisation and leadership
- At least one wilderness canoe trip of 5 days in length or longer
- At least 17 years of age
**Please Note: Level 3 participants – There will be written assignments to prepare prior to the trip, plus you must provide Kirkwood Canoe with a detailed Trip Log of your past canoe tripping experiences:
- 25 nights of wilderness canoe tripping experience
- Wilderness canoe tripping distances totally 500km
- At least 6 canoe trips in which candidate was responsible for some of the organisation and leadership
When completing the Kirkwood Canoe Registration Form, please indicate which Level you consider yourself – Level 1 or 2 or 3.