Victoria Canoe
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Canoe Courses |
Club membership is a prerequisite to enroll in courses. The JOIN US link above will take you to the membership application page. Lakewater Canoeing CoursesLakewater I Basic Tandem Canoeing is an introduction to canoeing and a prerequisite for all further courses. Lakewater 2 Basic Solo Canoeing develops a learners skills through understanding how the canoe responds to each of the paddle strokes. Lakewater 3 and 4 are the advanced courses for tandem techniques and solo paddling skill development. Moving Water River Canoeing Courses
Moving Water Basic Tandem river paddling course are offered when local river conditions are safe for learning. Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem December 3-4, 2022 Ocean/Coastal Canoeing CoursesThe course introduces the students to ocean paddling, including understanding tides and currents, navigating with a compass, and the use of tide and current tables and charts. The course includes 2 evening Zoom sessions and a 2-day ocean canoeing trip with camping in the Gulf Islands. Canoe Instructor RecertificationNot offered at this time. For more specific information and please contact Ellie James: ejames123@shaw.ca Canoe Instructor CertificationRCABC Lakewater Instructor 1 and 2 and/or Paddle Canada Tandem/Solo Intro and Intermediate Instructor (depending on candidate skill, experience and goals). Location: Victoria, in partnership with Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club (VCKC) Prerequisites: · Certified completion of RCABC Lakewater 1, 2 and 3 and/or Paddle Canada Tandem/Solo Introduction or Intermediate · All candidates must be strong paddlers · VCKC paid membership · RCABC and/or Paddle Canada paid membership Cost: Instructor Course $250 * Grants to cover the costs for new instructors are available through VCKC if they are willing to volunteer for VCKC. For information about becoming an RCABC or Paddle Canada Instructor see: https://www.bccanoe.com/courses/become-an-instructor https://www.paddlecanada.com/instructor-candidate-registration/ For more specific information and registration please contact: Ellie James: ejames123@shaw.ca | RECENT NEWS
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