Flatwater Canoeing B Skills

Aim
This is also a very basic, experience oriented introduction to canoeing. The candidate who demonstrates safe behaviour and is comfortable paddling in a canoe should be successful.

Prerequisites
PC Flatwater Canoeing Level A.

Course Length
Four (4) hours

Class ratio
1 instructor:10 participants

Overview of Flatwater Canoeing B Skills

Safety Skills

Tandem Skills

Knowledge
  • Swimming and treading water
  • Retrieving a swamped canoe
  • Canoe over canoe rescue
  • Trimming
  • Changing positions
  • Inside & Outside turns
  • Inside & Outside circles
  • Inside & Outside landings
  • Reverse straight line
  • Lifts and carries
  • Equipment knowledge
  • Outdoor precautions
  • Safe canoeing procedures
  • Government regulations

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