Intro to Big Canoe 

 

 

Prerequisites:  

• Introduction to Tandem Lake Water ( CKNB 01 or PC LC-T01 or PC BC Intro) recommended or discretion of instructor.

 

Course length:

• 1 day ( 8-10 hrs)

 

Class ratio:

• 1:10

 

Location and conditions: 

• Sheltered area, winds <10 kmph

 

Theory and knowledge:

• History of Big Canoeing

• Canoe design and performance       

• Equipment choice and care                                

• Regulations and Constraints

• Team synchronization concepts 

 

Technical Skills"

• Off-water: Canoe handling 

• On-water: Basic Strokes for stern, middle, bow – cadence, switching sides, braces, draws and prys, rudders, sweeps, sculls, reverse          

• On-Water: Team synchronization and strategy (effective paddling in calm, or unplanned wind, waves, tide)

• Maneuvers:  side-slipping, pivots, figure eights, lean turns, stopping, (optional) dock landings

 

Safety and Rescue

• Safe Paddling Rules

• Rescues: Self & assisted ( bailing or tow ashore only)

• Planning and risk assessments ( see extra for clubs)

• Environmental Concerns