This course thoroughly covers the following skills in both the bow and stern positions: Launching and removing canoes; entering and exiting canoes; paddling positions, balancing and trimming; changing positions; pivots; sideways displacement; forward and reverse straight line; inside and outside turns, circles and landings; stopping; lifts and carries; transporting canoes on vehicles. Safety includes swimming; retrieving a swamped canoe; canoe-over-canoe rescue; re-entering a canoe. Theory topics include equipment selection, knowledge and care; government regulations; safe canoeing procedures; outdoor precautions; day trip packing; environmental awareness; windy weather precautions.

COVID-19 protocols in effect. If provincial or regional governments, the local health unit, the venue operator, ORCKA or our insurer mandate closure, the course will be canceled and full refunds will be made.