ORCKA Canoe Tripping Level 1 2 3
Multi Level Course
| 2021 DATES | Fee incl. hst |
| June 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – CLOSED for registration | $890 |
| August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 – CLOSED for registration | $890 |
| please contact if you would like to be put on a waiting list |
5 days
Locations: Huntsville / Haliburton Highlands Water Trail (5 days)
June 13-17: Raven Lake, Gun Lake, Sherbourne Lake, Lake St Nora
August 16-20: Raven Lake, Gun Lake, Sherbourne Lake, Lake St Nora
Fee Includes: group gear, Canoe, safety equipment, paddle, pfd, HHWT Park camping fees, food.
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)
- 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 3.