Upcoming CoursesMany RCABC canoe courses are not advertised here. To get more information on instruction or courses in your area contact your zone representative or search for the local instructors using the "Find an Instructor" function in the courses menu.
Zones:
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Learn to paddle Tandem / Skill Refresher / Trip Preparation This course follows the curriculum of the Lakewater Level 1 Basic Tandem (two people in a canoe). The course content includes: learning basic strokes, maneuvering skills, managing risk on the water and rescues. Other topics that could be included upon request include: - Trip planning considerations - Environmental stewardship and leave no trace ethics - Decision making on the water - Group management on the water - Intermediate stokes (depending on skill level) This course is perfect for people who: - Are looking to work on their canoe skills - Have never had any formal training in canoeing - Are planning a big trip and want to make sure they are going to be prepared - Want to refresh their paddling skills Course cost is $100 per person based on a minimum of two participants. Course does not include cost of equipment. Equipment can be rented, contact for details (includes canoe, life jacket, paddle, throw rope, bailer). Strict precautions will be taken to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure including following all of RCABC’s recommended best practices. Inquire for more details. This course requires two people per canoe and because of COVID-19, only people who are within the same household or social groups will be allowed in each canoe. Course will take place on beautiful Alta Lake in Whistler. If these dates don’t work for you, please contact Chris to arrange another date. Private instruction is also available from beginner to advanced Lakewater paddling and backcountry trip preparation. Contact Chris Kaipio at: 604.935.4705 or ckaipio@gmail.com www.youradventurezone.com
Set yourself up for more fun on the water this year. Learn to control the canoe's movement, manage safety concerns and fill in gaps in your knowledge base that will open a new world of exploration and skills development. Participants are eligible to earn Basic Tandem Lakewater Paddler certification through the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC, the prerequisite for all other certifying courses. Course content includes: equipment, safety essentials, strokes (Forward, Reverse, J, Draw, Pry/Push-away), carries, transportation, canoe-over-canoe rescues, changing positions, launching/landing. Bring your own canoe or canoes and required safety equipment can be rented. Immersion gear required for rescue practice. Wetsuits can also be rented. Come dressed for the weather and ready to learn. We paddle unless the wind stops us. Location: TBD Cost: $120 + GST Includes a 10% discount on canoe rentals all year! Dates: Saturday, June 19, 2021 Time: 9:30am-5:30pm To Register: Call 250-622-2029, email april@outercoast.ca or message us on Facebook Minimum of 5 participants required to run the course. Payment in full required to confirm registration. Payment options include: E-transfer, cash, cheque, credit card via online invoice or PayPal. Cancellation Policy: -More than 7 days notice = Full refund or credit -Between 7 days-48 hrs notice = 50% refund + credit -Less than 48 hrs notice = Credit only Sunday, June 20, 2021
Learn to Solo paddle / Skill Refresher / Trip Preparation This course follows the curriculum of the Lakewater Level 2 Basic Solo (one person in a canoe). The course content includes: learning basic strokes, maneuvering skills, managing risk on the water and rescues. Other topics that could be included upon request include: - Trip planning considerations - Environmental stewardship and leave no trace ethics - Decision making on the water - Group management on the water - Intermediate stokes (depending on skill level) This course is perfect for people who: - Have taken the Lakewater Level 1 course or are looking to work on their canoe skills, but don’t want to share a canoe with other people - Have never had any formal training in canoeing - Are planning a big trip and want to make sure they are going to be prepared - Want to refresh their paddling skills Course cost is $100 per person based on a minimum of two participants. Course does not include cost of equipment. Equipment can be rented, contact for details (includes canoe, life jacket, paddle, throw rope, bailer). Strict precautions will be taken to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure including following all of RCABC’s recommended best practices. Inquire for more details. This course requires two people per canoe and because of COVID-19, only people who are within the same household or social groups will be allowed in each canoe. Course will take place on beautiful Alta Lake in Whistler. If these dates don’t work for you, please contact Chris to arrange another date. Private instruction is also available from beginner to advanced Lakewater paddling and backcountry trip preparation. Contact Chris Kaipio at: 604.935.4705 or ckaipio@gmail.com www.youradventurezone.com
Build on the basics to add finesse and efficiency to your canoe-handling skills. We'll work on side-slips, braces, sculling, tight turns, blending strokes and tandem self-rescues in addition to theory. Pre-requisite: Lakewater 2 Basic Solo Paddler or if you already have significant tandem canoe skills, including a solid J stroke, draw, pry, canoe-over-canoe rescue and comfort changing positions in deep water, you may be ready for the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC's Lakewater 3 Advanced Tandem Paddler course. If you have not completed the Basic Solo course already, get in touch and we can discuss equivalencies. Location: TBD Cost: $120 + GST Includes a 10% discount on canoe rentals all year! Dates: Sunday, June 20, 2021 Time: 9:30am-5:30pm To Register: Call 250-622-2029, email april@outercoast.ca or message us on Facebook Minimum of 5 participants required to run the course. Payment in full required to confirm registration. Payment options include: E-transfer, cash, cheque, credit card via online invoice or PayPal. Cancellation Policy: -More than 7 days notice = Full refund or credit -Between 7 days-48 hrs notice = 50% refund + credit -Less than 48 hrs notice = Credit only Tuesday, June 22, 2021
This course has been designed to provide entry level skills for leaders guiding guests on flat water or moving class 1 water. This course runs June 22, 23 and 24. This three day course is a combination of the RCABC Basic Lakewater Tandem Paddler, Basic Lakewater Solo Paddler and the new Day Guide Module. Skills that will be covered include; basic paddle skills, rescue skills (including recovering capsized boats), boat handling and navigation, basic moving water skills (including ferries, paddling upstream, reading currents, hazard recognition, safety). Guiding skills that are covered include leadership, group management, teaching of strokes and boat handling and risk management. The focus of this course is to introduce basic paddling skills and guiding skills as they relate to leading groups. Participants will have an opportunity to gain experience through teaching and leading and will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate, teach and manage in a group setting. This course will take place on Alta Lake and the river of Golden Dreams with a focus on preparing successful course candidates to lead clients in these waters. Successful participants will receive the Day Guide Certificate. Currently this course is full however spots may open up closer to the course date. Please contact Chris Kaipio for information on this course or additional dates. Course cost does not include equipment however equipment can be arranged for an additional fee. www.youradventurezone.com Wednesday, June 23, 2021
For Details see: www.Learn2Canoe.ca Saturday, June 26, 2021
Instructor Recertification For Details see: www.Learn2Canoe.ca Tuesday, June 29, 2021
CANOE TRIPPING (paddler level) June 29-July 1, Alouette Lake (or vicinity), Lower Mainland. $150/person. Instructor: Don McCallum. 27camels@gmail.com Have you ever thought about doing an overnight or multi-day wilderness canoe trip with friends or family? This basic course is an opportunity to spend three days and two nights learning the basic essentials of canoe tripping (how to safely transport a canoe, portaging, knowing what gear to take, safety and first aid issues, weather interpretation and navigation, menu planning, choice of stoves and use, fire building (if permitted), tarp set-up, selection of tent site, wilderness ethics (e.g. no trace camping), etc. A prerequisite is the Basic Tandem Paddler RCABC certificate. For applicants who don’t have this certification yet, the course allows an extra day to include this. Be prepared for swimming since we will be doing rescues. Participants will need their own boat, camping gear, and food. Rental of a canoe from Don would be an extra $50 for the course. Or you may contact Middleton Canoe and Kayak (North Van) or Western Canoeing (Abbotsford) for rentals. Don will be assisted by his wife, Cathy, an experienced wilderness canoe tripper and also a physician. If you have special health issues and wonder if you are able to do this, Cathy will be happy to chat with you.
CANOE TRIPPING (paddler level) June 29-July 1, Alouette Lake (or vicinity), Lower Mainland. $150/person. Instructor: Don McCallum. 27camels@gmail.com Have you ever thought about doing an overnight or multi-day wilderness canoe trip with friends or family? This basic course is an opportunity to spend three days and two nights learning the basic essentials of canoe tripping (how to safely transport a canoe, portaging, knowing what gear to take, safety and first aid issues, weather interpretation and navigation, menu planning, choice of stoves and use, fire building (if permitted), tarp set-up, selection of tent site, wilderness ethics (e.g. no trace camping), etc. A prerequisite is the Basic Tandem Paddler RCABC certificate. For applicants who don’t have this certification yet, the course allows an extra day to include this. Be prepared for swimming since we will be doing rescues. Participants will need their own boat, camping gear, and food. Rental of a canoe from Don would be an extra $50 for the course. Or you may contact Middleton Canoe and Kayak (North Van) or Western Canoeing (Abbotsford) for rentals. Don will be assisted by his wife, Cathy, an experienced wilderness canoe tripper and also a physician. If you have special health issues and wonder if you are able to do this, Cathy will be happy to chat with you. Saturday, July 3, 2021
For details see: www.Learn2Canoe.ca Saturday, July 17, 2021
Two day tandem Moving water. For details see: www.Learn2Canoe.ca Saturday, September 11, 2021
Learn the basics of moving water canoeing with us on the beautiful Shuswap River! This course includes a 2-hr theory session in Vernon, BC on the Friday night to prepare you for the two very full days of on-water instruction Saturday and Sunday. High-quality outfitted canoes and equipment, including drysuits, are available to rent for the weekend. See our website for prerequisites and details: https://www.elementsadventures.com/paddling-school/weekend-river-canoe-courses/
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