Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 56 Lessons
- 18 Hours
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- Module 1: Canoe Basics & Setup4
- 1.1Types of canoes (recreational, touring) and when to use whatCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 1.2Parts of a canoe, paddle anatomy, PFD basicsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 1.3Carrying, lifting, and setting the canoe safelyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 1.4Pre-launch checklist (fit, straps, gear, weather)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 2: Safety, Rules & Water Awareness4
- 2.1Personal safety rules (PFD discipline, buddy system)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 2.2Hand/whistle signals and communication on waterCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 2.3Basic river/lake hazards (wind, weeds, rocks, boat traffic)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 2.4What to do in an emergency (simple response plan)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 3: Posture, Trim & Balance Drills4
- 3.1Correct seating/kneeling positions and core stabilityCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 3.2Trim adjustment (front/back balance) for controlCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 3.3Stability drills: rocking safely, controlled leanCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 3.4Entry/exit practice without tippingCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 4: Paddle Control Fundamentals4
- 4.1Grip, shaft angle, blade entry/exits (no splash technique)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 4.2Paddle as a “steering tool,” not just powerCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 4.3Simple cadence drills for rhythmCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 4.4Straight-line paddling basicsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 5: Forward Stroke (Efficiency)4
- 5.1Catch–power–exit–recovery breakdownCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 5.2Top-hand push vs. bottom-hand pull correctionCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 5.3Tracking drills: “two points” straight-line exerciseCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 5.4Common mistakes and fixes (J-stroke intro if needed)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 6: Reverse Stroke & Controlled Stops4
- Module 7: Sweep Strokes (Turning Control)4
- Module 8: Draw & Pry Strokes (Sideways Movement)4
- Module 9: Edging & Lean Control4
- 9.1Inside vs outside edge concept (safe edging)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 9.2Lean + sweep combinations for smoother turnsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 9.3Balance under motion drillsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 9.4How to recover from over-lean safelyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 10: Bracing (Stability Skills)4
- Module 11: Launching, Landing & Boat Handling4
- 11.1Shoreline launch/landing steps (team method)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 11.2Dock etiquette and safe tie-upCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 11.3Turning in tight spacesCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 11.4Gear packing and weight distribution basicsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 12: Capsize Management & Wet Exit4
- 12.1Why capsizes happen and prevention habitsCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 12.2Wet exit steps (calm, controlled)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 12.3Holding onto canoe/paddle safelyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 12.4Re-entry readiness and post-capsize checksCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 13: Assisted Rescues4
- 13.1T-rescue and emptying water techniquesCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 13.2Partner rescue roles and communicationCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 13.3Rafting up canoes for stabilityCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 13.4Practice scenarios (1-person tired paddler, gear recovery)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 14: Moving Water Introduction (Beginner Level)4
- 14.1Reading water: current lines, eddies, obstaclesCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 14.2Ferry glide basics (crossing current safely)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 14.3Entering/exiting gentle eddies (intro)CopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- 14.4Rules for moving water safety and route choiceCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopyCopy
- Module 15: Trip Skills, Navigation & Final Assessment0