Canadian
Canoe and Kayak Wilderness Adventures
http://wildernessadventures.ca/WWcanoeandkayak.html
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MOVING WATER LEVEL 2
Moving Water Level 2 represents the highest canoeing skill level within the Moving Water discipline and provides the candidate with the opportunity to improve his/her moving water skills under more challenging Class II-III water (rapids). Canoeists taking this Course should have considerable paddling experience beyond the Moving Water Level 1 Course.
Prerequisites
ORCA Moving Water Level 1 (tandem and solo), equivalent certification
or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).
| Safety
Review of previous safety items Swimming a rapid Artificial respiration using a canoe Retrieving a swamped canoe Canoe rescues Self rescue Line toss and rescue Communications Theory Review of previous theory items Canoeing history Canoe design and construction Canoe repair and maintenance Paddler dynamics River reading River difficulty Rescue organisation |
Skills
(tandem or solo in class II-III water) Review of previous skills items Eddy out Peel out S turn Front ferry Back ferry Side slip Front surf Side surf Portaging |
This is a fun filled weekend learning the skills necessary to safely paddle class II + rapids in a white water canoe.
There will be plenty of exciting water time for all participants.
All white water canoe and safety equipment will be included by our ORCA certified instructors.
Accommodations are car camping at Jessup's Campgrounds right on the river. Fees are $10/tent and $2/person.
So bring along your tent, camping gear and food. We will supply a large community screened tent for our group to cook, eat and socialize in.
Bed and Breakfast is also available in the area if you would prefer that. Please contact the office for locations.
Directions, maps and suggested packing lists will be provided to participants upon registration.