ORCKA BASIC CANOE INSTRUCTOR

Description 

The Basic Canoe Instructor course is geared for those interested in teaching the basic skills of canoeing from ORCKA'S Basic Canoeing Level 1-4 course curriculum. You can expect to come away from this course with a renewed sense of confidence in your paddling skills, and ability to impart those skills to others. 

This course will run in Niagara on April 25 - 27 & May 2-4, 2026.

The certifying instructor for this course is Randy Bartlett. Randy has an extensive background in training ORCKA canoe instructors. He has a great ability to help you improve your paddling skills, and at the same time shows you how to pass those skills onto the people you will be instructing in the future.  

Randy's Instructor Certifications

• Basic Canoeing Instructor (BCI)

• Canadian Style Paddling Instructor 2 (CSPI2)

• Canadian Style Paddling Instructor Trainer (CSPIT)

• Basic Canoeing Instructor Trainer (BCIT)

During the course we will spend the majority of our time on the water as well as some classroom style sessions at an indoor facility. 

For the swimming and canoe recovery training, dry suits will be provided. 

Cost - $850

The cost of this course includes all ORCKA fees, access to a canoe, pfd, and paddle. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment if you choose. If you would like to purchase a paddle or pfd we have some excellent options to choose from, and can offer you a 10% discount. 

Course Elements

Swimming, Retrieving a swamped canoe, Canoe over canoe rescue, Re-entering canoe, Equipment selection, knowledge, and care, Safe canoeing procedures and government regulations, Windy weather precautions, Environmental awareness, Canoeing history, Launching and removing canoe, Entering and exiting canoe, Paddling positions and trimming, Pivots, Sideward displacement, Forward and reverse straight line, Circles, Landings, Lifts and carries, Transporting canoe on vehicle, Canoe tour. 

Please contact Greg for any questions you have about this course. 

Email: info@organicboatshop.com 

Phone: 905-984-1583