AC-CKAPCO
L1 and L2 Combo CANOE CLASSES: Differ somewhat from the ACA
Model. Our L1 & L2 present similar material in 2 half day classes
rather than 2 full day classes. AC-CKAPCO
L3, L4 and L5 Canoe classes are the same as ACA Formats in
outline.
AC-CKAPCO L1 and L 2 Canoe
Combo Course
Course Overview:
The L1 , (9 am until noon) L2
(noon until 4 pm) Combo Canoe Course is designed as a 7
hour program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill
acquisition including rescues for entry level Canoe
students.
* CKAPCO provides the Tandem
Canoe, [solo canoe on request] paddle, pfd and rescue gear.
Participants can use their own equipment, but please let us
know. Students bring water bottles and lunch. Changing area
and bathrooms are on site.
Prerequisite:
None - designed for beginners
and novices. Participants should be physically able to
perform course content without assistance.
Course Duration: 7
hours
Location: Usually
Antietam Creek,
or Riley�s Lock Seneca, MD,
Lake Audubon,
Reston, VA .
Course Ratio:
1 Instructor to every 6
students (1: 6) / 2:12 with an additional instructor or
qualified assistant
Successive Courses: L3
River Canoe, L4 WW Canoe, L5 Advanced WW Canoe
The following is a general
summary of course content. Both content and sequence of
instruction will be arranged to best fit the class needs,
class location and time allowances.
Note Solo Boats are
not part of L1 and L2 Classes without specific
Instructor Permission.
Introduction &
Logistics
�
Unload canoes and
gear [cooperate]
�
Introduction of
instructors and participants
�
Logistics: Overview
of the course with expectations and boundaries.
Sequence, class times, regrouping, alternate plans.
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Site
specifics/procedures, including toilet facilities
�
Waiver/Assumption of
Risk/Medical Form
Safety
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Life
Jackets will be worn at all times while on the water.
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3 Ws -
wind, waves & weather awareness
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Local
Environments; tide, current, traffic, Site specifics etc
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Hypothermia: Brief discussion on H.E.L.P, HUDDLE
brochure.
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Other
equipment, litter, access, private property, courtesy,
hygene etc.
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Alcohol/Chemical Substance abuse
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Paddle,
hand & whistle signals
Equipment and Care � some info
covered at lunch break
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Personal
Equipment: eye glass retainers, car key safety
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Canoe: types,
parts, materials and flotation
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Paddle: types,
parts, length and hand position, marking
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Life jackets
(PFDs): fit and regulations Appropriate clothing, Shoes
that wont fall off
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Additional
Equipment: Extra
paddle, dry bags, water, food, sponge,
bailer, hat, whistle, foot wear, sunscreen, first aid kit
and location of equipment.
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Instructor
inspects any participant-owned gear
Getting Started
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Warm up to
reduce injury -
paddling to warm up
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Canoe carries
[get help]
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Car Topping:
Loading and unloading [get
help], racks, tie down
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Demo using
straps or line and knots to secure craft to vehicle
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Launching/landing from shore or docks
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Canoe Trim,
wind trim
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Posture,
rocking, balance, loose hips
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Basic
Terminology/ Outfitting
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How a tandem
canoe "works", communication, who does what and how.
Strokes
�
Forward, Forward
with Switch, [rudder, pry correction]
�
Back
�
Stop
�
Bow draw, Bow Cross
draw
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Stern Draw, Stern
Pry
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Stern rudder and Pry
Correction
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Stern �Turn
Initiation� Bow �Compliment�
Optional Strokes :
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Forward and reverse quarter sweeps, abeam
draws, J strokes,
sculling strokes. Solo strokes when appropriate.
Maneuvers
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Spin: boat
pivots in place R&L
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Abeam: boat
moves sideways without headway R&L
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Forward &
Back: boat goes forward and back in a reasonably straight
line
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Stopping: boat
stops within a reasonable distance
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Wide Turns R&L
(Stern Initiation, Bow Static Draw and Xdraw introduced).
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Paddling as a
group for a short tour
Rescue
[student's on water rescues can be wet or dry depending on
weather & water temp.]
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On land
demo/discussion Wet exit, re-entry and
rescue
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Rescue
Sequence: Reach, Throw, Row & Go (RETHROG)
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Rescue
Priorities: People [rescuer, group, public, victim] boats &
gear
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How to empty a
canoe alone & with help, Swim and tow a swamped canoe
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Gentle wet
exit into water [no diving]
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Boat over Boat
rescues and assisted re-entry
[optional side by side]
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All
participants are instructed and practice how to do a
controlled capsize and an assisted and self rescue .
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Discuss
paddling alone - risks
Conclusion / Wrap-up
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Wrap up
- Operation Paddle
Safe Exam
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Course
limitations ,know your limits
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Need for
further instruction, practice and experience
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Guidebooks and
Videos
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Need for First
Aid and CPR training
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Trip planning
- 6P's: prior, proper planning prevents poor performance
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Life
sport/Paddling options
-
Level 3 River
Canoe or retake the Combo
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ACA Membership
and Participation cards
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Fond farewell
