The Introduction to Solo Lake Canoeing introduces beginner paddler to paddling in calm sheltered waters.
Students are introduced to the basic paddling strokes and land and water rescues techniques. At the end of the course participants will have the confidence and basic skills to venture out on short paddling adventures.
Personal preparation (clothing, water, snacks, medication, etc.)
Transport Canada regulations
Safe canoe procedures (for example, lead, sweep and on-water leadership)
Canoe over canoe rescue
General paddling skills
Entering and exiting a canoe
Strokes
Forward and Reverse strokes
Check (stop)
Draw and Pry
C-stroke and J-stroke
Stern pry
Forward and reverse sweeps
Low brace and sculling low brace
Manoeuvres
Circles (small to large)
Forward paddling
Pivots
Onside and offside turns
Docking
Stopping
Sideslip
Reverse paddling
Concepts
Solo paddling position and trim
How to hold a paddle
Momentum and initiation
Knowledge
Basic canoe and paddle parts
Paddle and canoe care
Knots for canoe tie down (bowline and truckers hitch)
Equipment for a half day tour
Paddlesmart
Leave no trace principles
Course Prerequisites
None
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Canoe Program Committee who is responsible for the development and maintaince of this course.
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