The Bowron Lakes Canoe Tripping Leader Prep course is designed to prepare teachers to lead a group of students on a multi day trip such as the Bowron Lakes. This 4 day course is divided over two weekends and includes the RCABC Tandem Moving Water course to prepare leaders for the hazards and current of the Isaac and Cariboo rivers. It also includes the RCABC Tripping leader course which teaches the skills and knowledge of how to lead an extended backcountry canoe trip. Details for both are listed below. Cost is $430 per person for the 4 days plus GST.
Current Lakewater Level 1 Instructors and Paddle Canada Instructors may be eligible to complete the PC Tripping Instructor course. Please contact for more info.
Current Lakewater Level 1 Instructors and Paddle Canada Instructors may be eligible to complete the PC Tripping Instructor course. Please contact for more info.
MOVING WATER LEVEL 1 - TANDEM
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The RCABC Moving Water Level 1 course is the foundation course for anyone wishing to become a river canoeist. It is also recommended for those that have limited experience but need formal training to improve their skills communication and safety knowledge. River canoeing opens doors to people seeking a diversity of interests including: Wilderness tripping, Whitewater playboating, Viewing wildlife, plant and bird life and geology, Fishing, Exercise and fitness
Team and communication building
PREREQUISITES – RCABC Lakewater Level 1 or equivalent
DURATION – 16 hours
CONTENT - Outline of RCABC Moving Water Level 1 Course
Rivers features such as eddy lines, waves, boulders, wood debris and complex currents must be recognized and managed in order to navigate most BC rivers safely. This course introduces you to the complex nature of rivers, teaches how to manage and prepare for the challenges, and what to do when things don't go as planned. Skills and theory include:
Entering and exiting eddies
Ferrying and back ferrying to cross the river
River reading and group travel
River Hazards
Rescues and swimming in a rapid
Safety Equipment, flotation and outfitting a canoe
Advanced strokes, braces and manoeuvres from RCABC Level 3 Lakewater course.
Environment and access concerns
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The RCABC Moving Water Level 1 course is the foundation course for anyone wishing to become a river canoeist. It is also recommended for those that have limited experience but need formal training to improve their skills communication and safety knowledge. River canoeing opens doors to people seeking a diversity of interests including: Wilderness tripping, Whitewater playboating, Viewing wildlife, plant and bird life and geology, Fishing, Exercise and fitness
Team and communication building
PREREQUISITES – RCABC Lakewater Level 1 or equivalent
DURATION – 16 hours
CONTENT - Outline of RCABC Moving Water Level 1 Course
Rivers features such as eddy lines, waves, boulders, wood debris and complex currents must be recognized and managed in order to navigate most BC rivers safely. This course introduces you to the complex nature of rivers, teaches how to manage and prepare for the challenges, and what to do when things don't go as planned. Skills and theory include:
Entering and exiting eddies
Ferrying and back ferrying to cross the river
River reading and group travel
River Hazards
Rescues and swimming in a rapid
Safety Equipment, flotation and outfitting a canoe
Advanced strokes, braces and manoeuvres from RCABC Level 3 Lakewater course.
Environment and access concerns
RCABC CANOE TRIPPING LEADER
WHO IS IT FOR?
The RCABC Canoe Tripping Leader course is intended to build sufficient skills and confidence to become the leader of a group doing a multi-day wilderness canoe trip. This tripping leader course can be taught on a lake or river (see prerequisites). The people this course is targeted at are:
School teachers, Canoeing guides, Outdoor program leaders, Canoe club trip leaders, Youth camp or youth organization staff, Recreational canoe trippers who want to take their skills to the next level, Lakewater Instructors wishing to become RCABC Canoe Tripping Instructors
PREREQUISITES
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 (tandem) or Level 2 (solo) or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
RCABC Movingwater Level 1 or2 (tandem or solo)
Trip Log: experience must include at least three 2-day trips (can be done after the course)
DURATION – Minimum of 4 days with 2 overnights
CONTENT
Outline of RCABC Canoe Tripping Leader Level
Properly loading canoes and waterproofing gear
Rescues of loaded canoes
Menu and food preparation, cooking and food safety
Navigation and group travel and safety
Environment and Leave No Trace
Camping sites, tents, stoves and tarps
http://bccanoe.com/images/pdf-files/Course_Outlines_from_Manual/007_Tripping_Paddler_Leader.pdf
WHO IS IT FOR?
The RCABC Canoe Tripping Leader course is intended to build sufficient skills and confidence to become the leader of a group doing a multi-day wilderness canoe trip. This tripping leader course can be taught on a lake or river (see prerequisites). The people this course is targeted at are:
School teachers, Canoeing guides, Outdoor program leaders, Canoe club trip leaders, Youth camp or youth organization staff, Recreational canoe trippers who want to take their skills to the next level, Lakewater Instructors wishing to become RCABC Canoe Tripping Instructors
PREREQUISITES
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 (tandem) or Level 2 (solo) or equivalent
First Aid Certificate
RCABC Movingwater Level 1 or2 (tandem or solo)
Trip Log: experience must include at least three 2-day trips (can be done after the course)
DURATION – Minimum of 4 days with 2 overnights
CONTENT
Outline of RCABC Canoe Tripping Leader Level
Properly loading canoes and waterproofing gear
Rescues of loaded canoes
Menu and food preparation, cooking and food safety
Navigation and group travel and safety
Environment and Leave No Trace
Camping sites, tents, stoves and tarps
http://bccanoe.com/images/pdf-files/Course_Outlines_from_Manual/007_Tripping_Paddler_Leader.pdf