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 8, 2023
CANOE LAKEWATER 3 - ADVANCED TANDEM Details at https://www.vckc.ca/event-5191383 Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RCABC Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course and Paddle Canada Intro Tandem and Solo Instructor course April 12th (evening on Zoom) 15th and 16th - Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $250 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 12th. Rental canoes are available. For more information contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com Saturday, April 15, 2023
Come join us at Buntzen Lake, South Beach, for the RCABC Safety Day Clinic from 9am to 3pm! This FREE event will be led by RCABC certified lakewater instructors who will go through canoe safety as well as basic strokes. Sign up for one of these 1-hour timeslots at the event: 9am - 10am, 10am - 11am, 11am - 12pm, 12pm - 1pm, 1pm - 2pm, or 2pm - 3pm
Private Lake, Ocean and Moving Water Clinics & courses. Seven days a week. Canoe & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca
Private Lake and Moving Water Clinics. Seven days a week. Canoe & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca
Private Lake, Ocean and Moving Water Clinics & courses. Seven days a week. Canoe & equipment are available. Details: www.Learn2Canoe.ca
Basic Lakewater Instructor, Apr 15,16 & 29,30 weekends. Course targeted for teachers and outdoor leaders with canoe experience over 2 weekends. Self guided practice and theory preparation are required in between the two weekends. A few paddlers looking for basic instruction may be welcome to drop in, recertification and LWIT training and upgrade from LWI Basic to Advanced are possible, most likely on the last weekend or Apr 31st. I'm flexible as to type of participation...contact me for details! Cost includes any canoes and gear you need. Drysuits available for rent. Sunday, April 16, 2023
RCABC Instructor Recert clinic/ Paddle Canada Professional Development Clinic Sunday April 16th, at Buntzen Lake. Please contact BCoutdooreducation@gmail.com for more information.
Lakewater Level 1 is a basic introduction to tandem canoeing. It includes the key information and skills you'll need for going on your own lake trips or preparing for a river course: controlling your canoe, handling capsizes and rescues (yes, you'll get wet!), required and recommended equipment, safety guidelines, packing your canoe, handling wind and waves, and launching & landing. Combined with Lakewater Level 2, a Lakewater Leader certificate is an option. No prerequisites. Affordable boat and gear rental available. allysonp50@gmail.com Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RCABC Advanced Lakewater Instructor course and Paddle Canada Advanced Tandem and Solo Instructor course . April 19th (Evening) April 22nd and 23rd- Coquitlam - Buntzen Lake $250 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 Basic instructor or equivalent certification. It can be combined with the Lakewater Basic Instructor course 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
LW 2 will be offered on Sunday March 19 Details on the VCKC website https://www.vckc.ca/event-5191377/Registration Friday, April 21, 2023
This is a Lakewater Instructor Recert/IT Clinic on the first day of the PaddleFest open to LWI whose membership is current. Course time is 9:00-4:00. Pre-registration is required. Registration is available through the RCABC Paddle Festival page at bccanoe.com. Registration is now open. Please be prepared to paddle the tandem and solo circuits. We will meet in the camp parking lot. Monday, April 24, 2023
RCABC Basic Moving Water Instructor - April 24 -30th -- $300 plus GST. Will take place at various rivers around the Lower Mainland depending on water levels. Prerequisite - RCABC Lakewater Level 2 Instructor or Paddle Canada Lakewater Instructor and well and Advanced Solo and Tandem Moving water skills. For more information contact info@BCoutdoored.com Wednesday, April 26, 2023
This Basic tandem paddlers course is free to Beaver Canoe Club members. The membership is $25.00 so for joining the Beaver Canoe Club you can get the course for free. Go to: beavercanoeclub.org and become a member, then register for the course there. You will see it advertised as "Basic Paddlers Course 2023" Classes start Apr. 26 PM theory followed by full padding days Apr. 29th and May 6th. See more details on the BCC website. Friday, April 28, 2023
Canoe tripping course at Whiteswan lake April 28 - 29. Possibly 27th as well. Dates are flexible. Great opportunity to advance your skills as a canoe tripper to gain confidence to get out for longer and in more remote places. This is a great course for outdoor ed teachers or families that want to get more into multi-day trips. Canoe equipment can be rented if needed. Must have own camping gear. There is opportunity certify as a Tripping leader for those that are interested. Basic LW paddler will be included within this course to ensure paddling everyone's paddling skills are feeling sharp. Contact me VIA email or phone with interest for further details. ckilpatrick83@gmail.com / 250-869-7770
Canoe tripping course at Whiteswan lake April 28 - 29. Possibly 27th as well. Dates are flexible. Great opportunity to advance your skills as a canoe tripper to gain confidence to get out for longer and in more remote places. This is a great course for outdoor ed teachers or families that want to get more into multi-day trips. Canoe equipment can be rented if needed. Must have own camping gear. There is opportunity certify as a Tripping leader for those that are interested. Basic LW paddler will be included within this course to ensure paddling everyone's paddling skills are feeling sharp. Contact me VIA email or phone with interest for further details. ckilpatrick83@gmail.com / 250-869-7770
Canoe tripping course at Whiteswan lake April 28 - 29. Possibly 27th as well. Dates are flexible. Great opportunity to advance your skills as a canoe tripper to gain confidence to get out for longer and in more remote places. This is a great course for outdoor ed teachers or families that want to get more into multi-day trips. Canoe equipment can be rented if needed. Must have own camping gear. There is opportunity certify as a Tripping leader for those that are interested. Basic LW paddler will be included within this course to ensure paddling everyone's paddling skills are feeling sharp. Contact me VIA email or phone with interest for further details. ckilpatrick83@gmail.com / 250-869-7770
Canoe tripping course at Whiteswan lake April 28 - 29. Possibly 27th as well. Dates are flexible. Great opportunity to advance your skills as a canoe tripper to gain confidence to get out for longer and in more remote places. This is a great course for outdoor ed teachers or families that want to get more into multi-day trips. Canoe equipment can be rented if needed. Must have own camping gear. There is opportunity certify as a Tripping leader for those that are interested. Basic LW paddler will be included within this course to ensure paddling everyone's paddling skills are feeling sharp. Contact me VIA email or phone with interest for further details. ckilpatrick83@gmail.com / 250-869-7770 Saturday, April 29, 2023
Lakewater Level 1 is a basic introduction to tandem canoeing. It includes the key information and skills you'll need for going on your own lake trips or preparing for a river course: controlling your canoe, handling capsizes and rescues (yes, you'll get wet!), required and recommended equipment, safety guidelines, packing your canoe, handling wind and waves, and launching & landing. Combined with Lakewater Level 2, a Lakewater Leader certificate is an option. No prerequisites. Affordable boat and gear rental available. allysonp50@gmail.com Saturday, May 6, 2023
May 6-7 (2-day course)This moving water tandem course takes all the strokes and skills from tandem Lakewater basic and advanced courses and puts them to use on the river. We will focus on safely launching and landing, doing forward and back ferries, eddy turns and peel outs, side slips & running side slips and surfing. Be prepared to get wet and practice some rescues! Prerequisites: Lakewater basic or advanced tandem course or equivalent. For more information on content, link here: https://www.bccanoe.com/course-detail-blog/moving-water-single-item
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