Canoe

Instructor Certification Courses:

ORCKA Flatwater Canoe Instructor and Lakewater Combined Certification

If you want to become a Canoe Instructor or want the certification to conduct ORCKA sanctioned courses for school , scouts, girl guide or clubs etc then this course combines all the requirements to achieve the full ORCKA Flatwater Canoe Instructor certification including the required Lakewater Skills certification.

The 6 day course will take place just north of Belleville, Ontario at Thomasburg. All necessary paddling equipment is supplied, however you are welcome to bring along you own paddle, PFD and canoe if you prefer. Free on site camping is available and there is also a reasonably priced motel and family restaurant nearby.

This course is headed by ORCKA's (almost legendary) John Girardi. It will a fun and informative 6 days that will take you to new levels of paddling and teaching expertise. Space is limited so please register as soon as possible.

Course Dates: TBA

Course Fee: $695.00 + HST

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Paddle Canada Flatwater Kayaking Instructor Certification Course – 1 Weekend (3 Days)
This Paddle Canada nationally recognized certification course is for experienced paddlers who have achieved their SK1 certification and want to teach kayaking. We will hone your paddling skills then teach you how to teach, including lesson plans, group safety, group interaction and learning styles, and all your Paddle Canada materials.

Program runs Fri 6:30pm-9pm and Sat & Sun 10:00 am to 6 pm.

TBA

Fee: $395.00 + HST

Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 Instructor Certification Course – 2 Weekends (4.5 Days)

Another great course that is running in conjunction with our Flatwater Instructor Course. This 4 1/2 day Course is available for paddlers who have their SK2 skills certification (or equivalent experience), along with their map & compass 1 and basic first aid/cpr.

Program runs Fri 6:00pm-9pm and Sat & Sun 9:00 am to 6 pm.

TBA

Fee: $575 + HST

Evenings At Harbourfront:

Whether you wish to start a new hobby, refresh your stroke memory or are just curious about canoeing, this introductory program has been designed to satisfy all. The evening course focuses on the basics needed to get you started, including basic canoe control, portaging, dock entries and exits, canoe safety and much more!

Classes run from 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Fee: $79.00 + gst

Weekends At Harbourfront:
Perfect for a beginner or intermediate canoeist who wants to gain, renew or enhance their skills. Develop your paddling ability amongst the fabulous Toronto Island Archipelago.

Topics include maneuvering (the "J" stroke for boat control), pivoting (draw's and pry's), proper dock entries and exits, boat balance (seating positions and trimming), safety and rescues, portaging, the roles of the bow (front) and stern (back) paddler, and canoe design. These skills will be covered for tandem (two participants in a canoe) and some solo paddling.

Classes run Sat & Sun 10:00 am to 4:30pm.

Fee: $189.00 + gst

Kayak

Weekend Kayak Course
These great weekend skill development sessions will be spent in the fabulous Toronto Island Archipelago. We will spend lots of time on the water, striving to become intimate with the special "feel" of the sea kayak. Even if you have never been in a kayak before, this course will take you right from the beginning, and will most importantly give you time to ask questions and refine the paddling skills you have learned. Participants have the opportunity to achieve their Paddle Canada Flatwater Kayak Certification dependant on goals and ability, and by combining this course with the In-Pool Rescue Course.
Classes run from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Maximum class size is 6.

Fee: $245.00 + gst

Pool Practice Nights:
These 1 to 4 hour sessions allow you to use our boats to practice whatever you want and have fun! A great way to cure the winter blues and remember just how much fun sea kayaking is. Keep in mind the pool temperature is usually 30 Celcius, so refresh what you have been taught over the years and tip over as often as you like! Choose either 7:00 pm, 8:00pm, 9:00 pm or 10:00pm starts. Maximum number of people is 6.

Fee: $45.00 per hour + gst

Pool Sea Kayak Rescue Course
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you, or a fellow kayaker, tipped over while paddling... would you know what to do? These 2-hour sessions in a downtown Toronto pool will reassure the beginner or experienced paddler how easy it is to exit an overturned sea kayak and, with simple technique, get back in from the water. With an instructor standing by your side, you can learn solo and assisted re-entry procedures. Sometimes it's you who needs the rescue, but most of the time its you who needs to perform the rescue. Improve your confidence and most importantly, your safety on the water.

Choose either a 7:00 pm or 9:00 pm start time.

Maximum class size is 6 people.

Fee: $105.00 + gst

Pool Sea Kayak Rolling Course
For paddlers who already know their in-water rescues and have experience paddling. Compliment your paddling and rescue skills by learning to roll. These 2-hour sessions in a warm downtown Toronto pool will teach rolling technique in a 2:1 participant/instructor ratio to best ensure a great learning experience! Choose either 7pm or 9pm start. Maximum class size is 4 participants with at least 2 instructors.

Fee: $129.00 + gst

Pool Sea Kayakn Practice Nights
Whether you've been paddling for years or are just stepping into a kayak fro the first time, Kayak Play is designed to help individuals of all skill levels to increase their comfort both in and on the water. Great for those who have never kayaked before or who have apprehensions being in a kayak, and great for those who have spent many years trying to perfect their paddling skills. Kayak play encourages people to come out of their kayaks, reduce inhibitions while at the same time improving boat awareness and confidence. This is a "challenge-by-choice" oriented program meaning that you can do as little of much as your comfort level will allow. Those with intermediate levels can try to push their boundaries and explore what their kayak can an cannot yet do. Either way come expecting two hours of fun and new skills

Classes run from 7-9pm or 9-11pm

Fee: $94.00 + gst

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