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BASIC CANOEING LEVEL 1 (TANDEM)

Basic Canoeing Level 1 (Tandem) is an introduction to canoeing. The candidate will demonstrate safe behaviour while becoming comfortable paddling in a tandem canoe.

OVERVIEW

Prerequisites

There are no canoeing prerequisites for Basic Canoeing Level 1.

Safety

 Swimming

 Retrieving a swamped canoe

 Canoe over canoe rescue

Theory

 Equipment selection

 Equipment knowledge

 Equipment care

 Safe canoeing procedures

Skills

 Launching and removing canoe

 Entering and exiting canoe

 Paddling positions

 Balancing

 Pivots

 Sideward displacement

 Forward straight line

 Stopping

 Landing

 Lifts and carries

BASIC CANOEING LEVEL 2 (TANDEM)

Basic Canoeing Level 2 (Tandem) builds on the skills introduced in Basic Canoeing Level 1 by refining the paddling techniques.

OVERVIEW

Prerequisites

ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 1 (Tandem), equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director)

Safety

 Swimming and treading water

 Canoe over canoe rescue

 Retrieving a swamped canoe

Theory

 Outdoor precautions

 Government regulations

 Equipment knowledge

Skills

 Trimming

 Changing positions

 Inside and outside turns

 Inside and outside circles

 Inside and outside landings

 Reverse straight line

 Lifts and carries

BASIC CANOEING LEVEL 3 (TANDEM)

Basic Canoeing Level 3 (Tandem) builds on the skills introduced in Basic Canoeing Level 1 and 2 by refining the paddling techniques and performing the manoeuvres with more precision.

OVERVIEW

Prerequisites

ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 2 (Tandem), equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director)

Safety

 Canoe over canoe rescue

 Re-entering canoe

Theory

 Windy weather precautions

 Environmental awareness

Skills

 Pivots

 Sideward displacement

 Forward straight line

 Inside and outside circles

 Inside and outside landings

 Reverse straight line

 Lifts and carries

 Transporting canoe on vehicle

 Canoe tour

BASIC CANOEING LEVEL 4 (SOLO)

Basic Canoeing Level 4 (Solo) introduces the canoeist to solo paddling.

OVERVIEW

Prerequisites

ORCKA Basic Canoeing Level 3 Tandem, equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director)

Safety

 Review of safety items (Basic Canoeing Levels 1, 2 and 3)

 Swimming

 Retrieving a swamped canoe

 Canoe over canoe rescue

 Re-entering canoe

Theory

 Review of theory items (Basic Canoeing Levels 1, 2 and 3)

 Canoeing history

Skills

 Launching and removing canoe

 Entering and exiting canoe

 Paddling positions and trimming

 Pivots

 Sideward displacement

 Forward straight line

 Inside and outside turns

 Inside and outside circles

 Stopping

 Inside and outside landings

 Reverse straight line

 Lifts and carries