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Canoe Instructor Course

After completion of this course you will obtain the RCABC certification - Lake Water Instructor - Level 1 or 2. Students may also certify for Paddle Canada Lake Water Instructor Intermediate - Tandem and/or Lake Water Instructor Intermediate - Solo

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to teach canoe lessons to clients and know all the related skills to safely guide groups on lakes.

Course Details

Required Materials

Course manual (provided); personal items as per COLT Clothing and Equipment List.
Course Duration

5 Days (40 hours)
Homework Hours

2 hours
Delivery Methods

In-class instruction; in-field instruction
Teaching Methods

Hands-on training; seminar format
Method(s) of Student Evaluation

Ongoing assessment by instructor; peer feedback
Completion Requirements

Written and practical exams
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Three years ago today I would've just been learning to paddle a canoe on flat water with Tony and now I'm preparing for a Yukon WW Canoe experience!
Daniel Mously, COLT Instructor, Raft Guide and NOLS instructor