The Freestyle Canoeing course is a five part program emphasizing the acquisition of advanced techniques for technical quiet water paddling.
The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. Suggested time: Half a day to one day (4-8 hours).
Lakes or coastal waters with potential areas of exposure to mild wind and wave conditions, with constant access to safe landing and within 1.5 nm from shore:
Tandem: 6 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor, the ratio can be 12 : 2. The maximum number of participants permitted is 12.
Solo: 5 participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor, the ratio can be 10 : 2. The maximum number of participants permitted is 10.
For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.
This course may be offered by Level 2: Essentials of Canoe Touring (or higher) ACA Instructors, Instructor Trainers, or Instructor Trainer Educators.
The following is a general summary of course content for the Essentials of Canoe Touring course. The content covered and sequence of instruction should be adjusted to best fit the participant’s needs, class location and time allowance.