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, April 9, 2022
RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course and Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course April 6th (evening on Zoom) 9th and 10th - Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $240 plus GST. This course, is for teachers and people working with youth, who are experienced paddlers, and wish to receive Canoe Instructor certifications and be able to certify their students. It will cover the competencies and content for the new RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course. This course certifies successful candidates to teach RCABC Lakewater Basic Solo and Tandem. It will also include the Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course which allows successful candidates to teach PC's Intro, Canoeing Basics and Waterfront Skills. Candidates should be strong paddlers and have experience paddling both Tandem and Solo. The course fee does not include the membership fee for either organization which must be paid prior to the course. The classroom session will be on Zoom on Wednesday April 6th. Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com
RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course and Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course April 6th (evening on Zoom) 9th and 10th - Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $240 plus GST. This course, is for teachers and people working with youth, who are experienced paddlers, and wish to receive Canoe Instructor certifications and be able to certify their students. It will cover the competencies and content for the new RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course. This course certifies successful candidates to teach RCABC Lakewater Basic Solo and Tandem. It will also include the Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course which allows successful candidates to teach PC's Intro, Canoeing Basics and Waterfront Skills. Candidates should be strong paddlers and have experience paddling both Tandem and Solo. The course fee does not include the membership fee for either organization which must be paid prior to the course. The classroom session will be on Zoom on Wednesday April 6th. Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Tripping Leader/ Camping Instructor Recreational Canoeing Association of BC Tripping Leader /Paddle Canada Camping Instructor Course. - April 29th - May 1st, Classroom session will be on Zoom on Tuesday April 26th. Great for teachers, Canoeing guides, Outdoor program leaders, Canoe club trip leaders. Youth camp or youth organization staff who wish to be capable of teaching the skills and knowledge required for weekend canoeing trips. Upon successful completion can teach Paddle Canada's Basic Camping Instructor courses. Prerequisites: Minimum 16-hour First Aid (can be wilderness) plus CPR Certificate ,Leave No Trace training, Minimum of Paddle Canada Intermediate Lake Tandem skill certification or equivalencies, Significant Canoe Tripping experience in a wide variety of conditions and locations, Prior Paddle Canada or RCABC training (eg. Lake Canoe Instructor) Please contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com for more information Wednesday, May 4, 2022
This course is for developing intermediate or advanced moving water skills (Tandem or Solo, May 4-10) in conjunction with the expedition guide course also advertised here. Prerequisites apply as we start with river paddling and skill development from Day 1. Contact me for details. If you're interested in advancing your solo or tandem skills, or learn more rescue skills in a beautiful and exciting location, this is the course for you. You'll need your own camping gear.
This course (May 4-10) is a training trip for commercial guiding or you can participate for simply for skills development (see separate ad). Location is the spectacular and fun Kootenay River. The first day is a warm up day with car camping and after that we're canoe camping. Guide candidates will be cooking with a full commercial kitchen, and coordinating camp as well as leading on the water with assistance from the instructor. Leave No Trace principles will be practiced and many skills such as navigation, a wide variety of rescues, proper loading of canoes, etc. will be practiced. Succesful candidates qualify for the RCABC Expedition Guide Certificate. Prerequisites apply. Contact me or see the Guide Course section of www.bccanoe.com for more details. Saturday, May 7, 2022
RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 2 course and Paddle Canada Advanced Tandem and Solo Instructor course . May 4th (Evening on Zoom) May 7th and 8th - Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $240 plus GST. RCABC Lakewater Level 2 Instructor /Paddle Canada Advanced Lakewater Instructor This course allows successful candidates to take RCABC instructor courses in other disciplines and is the top level of Lakewater Instructor. Prerequisite is RCABC Lakewater level 1 instructor or equivalent certification. It can be combined with the Lakewater Level 1 course and dates in April for those who are not currently Level 1 Instructors. Course includes Exam. Prerequisite RCABC Lakewater Level 1 Instructor or Paddle Canada Intermediate Lakewater Instructor. For more information visit www.bcoutdoored.com or contact bcoutdooreducation@gmail.com The course fee does not include the membership fee for either organization which must be paid prior to the course.Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com Sunday, May 8, 2022
Recert for RCABC Lakewater Basic or Advanced Instructors. Sunday, June 5, 2022
In traditional territory of Nacho Nyak Dunn for paddlers, re-certification, lake water certification 1 + 2; mentorships and challenges and water time story telling! Traditional First Nation solo canoe and paddle, wood and canvas, composite tandem and a marathon solo H20, Slingshot. Come on out!
In traditional territory of Nacho Nyak Dunn for paddlers, re-certification, lake water certification 1 + 2; mentorships and challenges and water time story telling! Traditional First Nation solo canoe and paddle, wood and canvas, composite tandem and a marathon solo H20, Slingshot. Come on out!
In traditional territory of Nacho Nyak Dunn for paddlers, re-certification, lake water certification 1 + 2; mentorships and challenges and water time story telling! Traditional First Nation solo canoe and paddle, wood and canvas, composite tandem and a marathon solo H20, Slingshot. Come on out!
In traditional territory of Nacho Nyak Dunn for paddlers, re-certification, lake water certification 1 + 2; mentorships and challenges and water time story telling! Traditional First Nation solo canoe and paddle, wood and canvas, composite tandem and a marathon solo H20, Slingshot. Come on out!
In traditional territory of Nacho Nyak Dunn for paddlers, re-certification, lake water certification 1 + 2; mentorships and challenges and water time story telling! Traditional First Nation solo canoe and paddle, wood and canvas, composite tandem and a marathon solo H20, Slingshot. Come on out!
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