Lake Canoe Skills Advanced Tandem

Aim

To demonstrate the highest level of skills and principles necessary to paddle with a partner in open lake waters, to show confidence and ability to paddle in dynamic paddling environments thus allowing to travel longer distances on open water, and to exhibit leadership skills that will enable the planning and execution of a day trip in an open water environment in a variety of wind conditions. To Introduction basic sailing skills for one canoe and two canoes setups. 

Upon Successful Completion

The successful ADVANCED LAKE TANDEM candidate is considered an advanced tandem lake canoeist, capable of performing a variety of rescues, strokes, and manoeuvres in varied windy conditions. The Advanced Lake Tandem program is the highest paddling Lake skill level and emphasis is placed upon the candidate exhibiting a high degree of precision, efficiency, and control.

Teach the following courses:
Not Applicable

Assist on the following Skills courses:
Waterfront, Canoeing Basics,Intro to Advanced Lake Tandem 

Prerequisites

Intermediate Lake Tandem or permission of Instructor based on proof of prior learning of equivalent skill and knowledge.

It is up to the paddler to prove to the instructor by means of evidence, demonstration, or assessment that experience has led to learning. It cannot be assumed that experience has led to learning.

Course Length
Two (2) days 

Class Ratio
1 Instructor : 10 Participants

Location

Lake

Ocean (sheltered, no current)

Distance from shore: (up to 200 metres)

Conditions

Moderate wind to meet the skill requirements

Suitable wind and waves to meet the challenging environmental conditions required

Program Overview
SAFETY & RESCUE
Theory:

  Being Wind Bound

  On Body Personal Survival “Kit”

  First Aid Kits (expanded)

  Expanding First Aid Certification to Wilderness Certification

Practical

  Canoe over Canoe with Day Tripping Gear Attached

  Unassisted, Canoe over Canoe Rescue (with 2 tipped canoes and 4 swimmers)

  Capistrano Flip

  Shake Out

  Unassisted Tandem Re-entry into Canoe

  Emergency Tarp Set Up & Environmental Hazards in a Wind

  Constructing a Catamaran

PADDLING SKILLS

  Launch and Remove Canoe in Windy Conditions

  Paddling in Wind and Waves and Trim Considerations

  Paddling on the Same Side

  Sit & Switch

  Concepts & Mechanics

  Stoke Blending

  Bow wave and the Effect on the Canoe

  Tacking for Windy Conditions

Strokes

  Refine Forward Stroke with Power

  Cross Bow Jam

  Bow Jam

  Canadian

  Silent (Indian)

  Compound Reverse

  Sculling Pry

  High Brace (wave blocking & stability)

  Traditional / Punch

Optional Stroke

  Bow J

Manoeuvres

Performed on Both Sides

  Triangular Course in Wind and Waves

  Tacking

  Paddling on the same side

  Varied steering strokes for paddling in the wind

  Side-slipping

  Straight Line with Sit and Switch (50 metres)

  Forward and Reverse paddling around a buoyed course

  Paddling a Catamaran

KNOWLEDGE

Review Intermediate Lake (if required)

  Specialty Canoes and Paddles (designs, materials, etc.)

  Sails for Canoes (simple tarp to manufactured)

  Knots (6): dependent on instructor or candidate preference

  Emergency Tarp Set Up

  Rigging a Catamaran

  Basic Map & Compass Reading, GPS, restricted visibility (day paddles)

  Group Responsibilities

  Historical Contributions to the Paddling Community (local or national)

  Protection of Lake Waterways

Instructors
The following instructors are accredited to offer this course:
Lake Canoe Instructor Advanced Tandem
Lake Canoe Instructor Trainer Advanced Tandem

Assessment

Activities focus on safety, advanced skill, and efficient and confident paddling within an open water environment. Activities should concentrate on progress, refinement, teamwork and environmental awareness. Paddlers should leave the course encouraged to take on a leadership role in future paddling endeavours.