ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 2 3
2019
Dates |
Fee |
| June 9-13 | $760+HST |
| OR | |
| August 11-15 | $760+HST |
5 days
Locations: Huntsville / Algonquin Park (5 days)
Fee Includes: Canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, group gear, Algonquin Park camping fees, food, and certification
Optional: June 9 – camping/breakfast available $30(hst included)
August 11 – camping/breakfast available $30(hst included)
June Course:
Location: Pack-out Session – Huntsville: June 9th 10am-8pm
Location: Canoe Trip – Algonquin Park: June 10-13 – Access #3-Rain L; Moccasin L., Daisy L., Casey L., Rain L.
August Course:
Location: Pack-out Session – Huntsville: August 11th 10am-8pm
Location: Canoe Trip – Algonquin Park: August 12-15 – to be determined
Level 1 – Introduction
Introduction to canoe tripping, for those who have little or no tripping experience
Prerequisite: basic canoe 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 Canoe Tripping Level 1, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 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 1 (tandem)
- ORCKA River Running Level 1A (Tandem) or Moving Water Level 1A (Tandem)
- 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 1-2 or Level 3.