ORCKA Canadian Style 1 (CS1)

Program Overview

Discover the art and grace of traditional Canadian Style paddling. This course introduces paddlers to refined canoe control techniques, emphasizing balance, precision, and harmony with the canoe.

Course Breakdown

• CS1a – Tandem Canadian Style: Paddle in sync with a partner while mastering advanced tandem maneuvers. Prerequisite for ORCKA Canoe Tripping 3.

• CS1b – Solo Canadian Style: Learn to handle a canoe independently with poise and efficiency.

Together, CS1a and CS1b make up Canadian Style 1 (CS1) — a comprehensive two-day course designed to enhance your paddling skills and confidence on the water.

Course Content

Safety Skills – Swimming and self-rescue, Retrieving a swamped canoe, Canoe-over-canoe rescue, Line toss rescue

Theory– Canoeing heritage and traditions, Canoe design and construction, Canoe dynamics, Canoeing first aid, Canoeing resources

On-Water Skills – Pivots and sideward displacement, Circles and straight-line travel (forward and reverse), Controlled stopping and landings, Triangular course in wind conditions, Slalom course, Portaging techniques

Course Fee Includes 

• Instructor(s) & Certification
• Safety Gear
• Canoes

Does Not Include

• Transportation to and from Huntsville, ON
• Personal Gear
• Lunch and Snacks

Upcoming Training Dates