What should I expect?

Canoe Tripping Level 1 provides an introduction to canoe tripping for those with little or no tripping experience. Emphasis is on wilderness skills and safety. Participants plan their own overnight canoe trip. This is a great course for the first time canoer or those wishing to enhance their wilderness skills. This course covers the theory and practical aspects of Canoe Tripping over a 3 day (2 night) canoe trip. Upon successful completion candidates will be awarded the ORCA Canoe Tripping Level 1 certificate.

Prerequisites

ORCA Flatwater Level, equivalent certification or comparable skills and experience (with permission of the Course Director).

What is included?

O.R.C.A Certified Instructor
Use of - Canoe, Paddle, Rescue Gear, Food, and, PFD (personal flotation devise)
Unlimited fresh air

Course Content

Theory
-Canoeing heritage
-Canoe design and construction
-Trip planning
-Canoe tripping gear
-Clothing and personal effects
-Tools and repair kits
-Canoeing first aid
-Weather interpretation
-Environmental Practices and concerns
-Canoeing resources

Safety
-Swimming and treading water
-Retrieving a swamped canoe
-Canoe over canoe rescue
-Self rescue
-Line toss and rescue

Skills
-Canoeing
-Food and menu planning
-Packing
-Navigation
-Campsites and shelters
-Fires and Stoves
-Knots and lashings
-Portaging
-Canoe Trip

What do I bring with me?

Click to download a list of what to bring on your journey. Print out a copy and use it as a guideline to help pack for your adventure.