Introduction to Canoeing - American Canoe Association

Introduction to Canoeing - Tandem Canoe
American Canoe Association (ACA) http://americancanoe.....

This is a good deal at a fantastic location!

COURSE OVERVIEW/PURPOSE:
Their is more to paddling a canoe than you think! Have more fun and even teach others a thing or two after learning from a professional paddler.
We hope to give you a good foundation in the skills and knowledge needed to paddle a canoe tandem. This course is the first in a progression of paddling a tandem canoe whether the final goal is flat water, whitewater or Freestyle and gives you all of the necessary foundational skills to move forward in your paddling abilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Participants will learn topics such as:

The boat designs, building materials and parts of the canoe
How launch and land a canoe
The biomechanics of paddling a canoe (sitting up straight, paddling in unison, paddling with vertical paddles etc.
Boat trim and stability
How to tow a canoe
How to do a canoe over canoe and side by side rescue
How to use a rescue sling
Signals using the paddle, whistle and hands (Handout)
How to move the boat sideways when it is sitting still (abeam)
How to spin the boat while it is sitting still (spin)
About the Rules of the Navigable Road
About Paddling Ethics
About Hypothermia & Hyperthermia

PARTICIPANT QUALIFICATIONS: Must Be able to physically perform the above tasks and be in good health. Be able to keep head above water when wearing a properly fitted PFD. No prior canoe or paddling skills or courses are required.

MINIMUM PERSONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLASS: appropriate clothing for weather and immersion. Canoes available for rental through the camp for $15 for the package.

COURSE DURATION: 1 Day (6-8 hours)

LOCATION/VENUE: This class is taught on flat water, protected from wind, waves and out side boat traffic.

Instructor: Greg Weiss/Joe Ventimiglia