The Canoe Touring Camping Course is designed to be delivered by L1 Introduction to Canoeing and Canoe Touring Instructors who have completed the Camping Endorsement. The Module can be delivered as a separate course or in conjunction with another skills course. Participants learn the basic skills required to plan and prepare short overnight trips on near shore lakes. Learn to competently maneuver in flat water venues and perform rescues in canoes loaded with camping gear. The participants will learn about proper equipment and how it is used, how to select a camp location, food transportation and preparation, and to follow leave no trace procedures throughout the trip. This course requires the appropriate equipment, tandem and/or solo canoes for the course venue.
One or more days (8+ hours)
Flat water, with limited wind and wave conditions
Tandem: 6 Students : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor or qualified assistant the ratio can be 12 : 2
Solo: 5 Students : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor or qualified assistant the ratio can be 10 : 2
Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing
Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring Level 3: River Canoeing
Level 3: Freestyle Canoeing
The following is a general summary of course content for the Canoe Touring Camping Course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location and time allowance.