Back by popular demand, Canoe Kayak NB will be hosting the Paddling-Camping Symposium on Sept 6-8, 2024 at Yoho Scout Reserve. Reserve the date now in your calendar. More details to come.
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For sea kayak enthusiasts, Canoe Kayak NB is also hosting the West Isles Sea Kayak Symposium on Sept 20-22, 2024 in Campobello NB.
River Tripping
Prerequisites:
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Level 1 Basic Canoeing​
Course Length:
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2 days
Class Ratio:
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1:10
Location:
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Lake or River
Conditions:
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Wind <15kph, < Class 1 rapids
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Theory
Canoe Design
Canoe Outfitting
River Dynamics
Controlled River Descent
Environmental Hazards
Canoe History in N.B. and Canada
Environmental Ethics
Packing Equipment
Planning a Trip & Completing a Trip Plan
First Aid Equipment
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2. Safety
Swim & Float Positions
Use of Throw Bag
Communications
Lining & Tracking
Risk Management
3. Skills
Review Level 1 Strokes – power, J, sweep, draw, push-away, pry, Low & High Braces
Additional Strokes – River J, Bow & Cross Bow Cut & Draw
Boat Lean
Maneuvers – Upstream & Downstream Ferries
Eddy Turns
Peel Outs
Navigating River Bends
Packing a Canoe
Lifts & Carries
Tying a Canoe on a Vehicle
Campcraft - Fire Building, Tent Pitching, Cooking, Stove Use, Water Purification