Aim
To effectively paddle all positions in the Big Canoe.

• Lead a Big Canoe on a wider variety of water conditions on day trips.
• To be able to perform advanced manoeuvres in a Big Canoe
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of how to paddle a Big Canoe

Upon Successful Completion
The Big Canoe Skills Advanced Leader is certified to:

Teach the following courses:
Not Applicable

Assist and/or Apprentice (Mentorship) on the following courses:
Not Applicable

Prerequisites
Intermediate Tandem Paddler and,
Intermediate Big Canoe Paddler

Course Length
14 - 16 hours

Class Ratio
1 Instructor : 12 Participants

Location
Pond or Lake
Ocean (shelterd no currents)
River (slow moving water, no hazards, no faster than walking speed)

While understanding the need to keep the group safe we also want to expose them to waves and wind. Safety must be the highest priority when paddling in higher risk water. Multiple canoes, appropriate clothing, and the possibility of a safety boat are all things that must be considered.

Conditions
Ocean (sheltered, no current)
River (no hazards, current no faster than walking speed)

Program Overview

• Gain a greater understanding of all ways a big canoe can move.
• Skilled in all positions of the canoe.
• Know how all positions work together.
• Is able to utilize all positions and paddle stokes competently to execute advanced maneuvers when running a canoe.
• Can perform a rescue in more difficult conditions, with wind and waves.
• River, Ocean, and Tripping Skill endorsements are available if participants wish to travel on rivers, oceans and trip with the big canoe. (Moving water skills, tides, currents, open water safety and knowledge, and tripping skills are not taught in these courses.)