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ORCKA Flatwater canoe course (5/14/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Water
Event Location: Shade's Mill Conservation Area in Cambridge/ Pinehurst Lake campground
Date(s) & Time:Sat, May 14 2011, Sun, May 15 2011  7:00 AM  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 15 2011 8:00:00 PM
Event Duration:2 full days
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Jessie
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Member Cost:$200.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Start the canoe season with a two-day canoe course taught by the experts of Wolf Den Expeditions. Get ORCKA certified !

Course Description

For two days we will be learning a series of paddling strokes, canoe manoeuvres, rescues, canoe and water safety. There are no prerequisites for the course, and its a great way for a beginner to learn new skills, or just to brush up on some past skills and refine paddling and canoe handling techniques. The second day will also have solo canoe handling instruction. Depending on the weather and temperature of the water, there may be a swimming pool session for the rescue portion of the course on the second day.

All the canoes and paddling equipment will be provided. At the completion of the course you will receive an ORCKA Flatwater certification that is highly regarded all across Canada.

Skills Covered

Safety

Swimming and Treading Water

Entering and Exiting a Canoe

Retrieving a Swamped Canoe

Canoe over Canoe Rescue

Re-entering a Canoe

Skills (tandem)

Launching and Removing Canoe

Paddling Positions and Trimming

Balancing

Changing Positions

Pivots

Sideward Displacement

Forward Straight Line

Inside and Outside Turns

Inside and Outside Circles

Stopping

Inside and Outside Landings

Reverse Straight Line

Lifts and Carries

Canoe Tour

Theory

Selection of Equipment

Equipment Knowledge

Equipment Care

Government Regulations

Safe Canoeing Procedures

Outdoor Precautions

Environmental Awareness

Windy Weather Precautions

Transporting Canoe on Vehicle

Canoeing History

Solo (Level D)

All of the above skills

The Plan.

Saturday We will drive from our carpool location at Downsview to Shade Mills conservatory at Cambridge, Ontario. We'll start day 1 of the course with registration, signing waivers and getting a safety briefing. Next, we get outfitted with our boats and the basic gear required for our course. Day 1 will have mainly tandem canoe instruction The course will blend classroom and on the water instruction.

After the course on day 1, we will set up camp at Pinehurst Lake camping ground. There is an option of going on a short hike before having a freshly cooked, hot dinner by a campfire.

Sunday Day 2 will involve canoe resecue and solo canoe handling skills. This will be a full day. We will depart around 5 pm for the drive home.

This event is on a first pay basics.

People on the waiting list that pay will be given priority after the payment cut off date.

The organizer reserves the right to remove a member who does not have the proper gear or skill set for this event.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Clothes for 2 day canoe course. No cotton please. Quick dry clothes.
  • Camping gear; shared tent, sleeping bag,pad, cooking gear, etc.
  • Food for Saturday (morning, lunch,snacks) and Sunday (morning, afternoon and snacks)
  • Swim suit.
  • Quick dry clothes.
  • rain jacket and pants (they can double as a splash jacket and break the wind
  • Cash for share of carpool cost.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Don't forget your waterproof camera
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
      • 10-20 liter dry bag for snacks
      1 liter water bottle

How to Get There:
Event Directions:See organizer for details
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):208Km
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $53.66 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, April 27, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:
1.Everybody needs to bring their camping gear and their own food (breakfast, lunch,snacks. Saturday night dinner will be shared and cooked at the campsite
2.We’ll try and arrange shared resources ( tents, etc).
3.Children age 14 and up are welcome on the event but must be accompanied by their parent. Let me know in a note if you are planning to bring your kids.
4. Dress in layers. NO COTTON CLOTHES !!!!
5. Be prepared to be outside all day Saturday and Sunday rain or shine. You'll be wet anyways.
6. Bring lots of high energy snacks to keep yourselves fueled up and warm.
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$200.00/Person
Cost Includes:Cost of the two-day course which includes 2 days of instruction, canoe rentals, conservation area entry fees and all taxes ($180) + camping fees, reservation, paypal charge of 3% ($20). Any extra monies collected will be returned to the members at the conclusion of the trip based on final cost numbers. Carpool cost and shared dinner on Saturday are extra.
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the TOC on Fri, Apr 15 2011.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note:

A full refund will be given before the registration cut-off date.If you need to cancel after that date, you will have up to one week prior to the course date to receive a full refund minus a $40 non-refundable deposit.Cancellation fees for campsite also applies.