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Big Canoe Leader Course (RCABC)

  • 24 Oct 2026
  • 8:00 AM
  • 25 Oct 2026
  • 4:30 PM
  • VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West, Victoria

Registration

  • Use this if you are not a club member. Ie if you are a teacher, a guide or RCMP etc, taking this course for employment purposes.
  • Club members please pay immediately to secure your place on the course
  • For members who have previously taken this course at VCKC. Members paying for the course will have priority.
  • I am not taking the course. I am providing paddle power to help new sterns learn.

This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot. 

Big Canoe Leader Skills: October 24 and 25, 2026

Candidates will maneuver a Big Canoes. learn precise control, crew commands, inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered at VCKC (355 Gorge Road West, Victoria) on October 24 and will be offsite October 25, likely on open ocean water with currents.

Topics to include equipment and trip planning, team management, risk assessment/avoidance and sterning Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

Candidates for the Big Canoe Leadership level must have tandem canoe experience and training, and preferably have some experience in a Big Canoe. Less experienced candidates may earn a Big Canoe Paddler certificate.

Prerequisites can be earned by completing tandem canoe courses. See the VCKC calendar to available dates and to register.

For more help please contact Joe Boyd joeboyd@telus.net or 250-882-6033
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