Please do not register for this course unless you've already confirmed eligibility with Camp Pine Crest (pinecrest.bookings@ymcagta.org).
ORCKA Moving Water 1A or greater is a prerequisite for this course.
Run at Camp Pine Crest, ORCKA Canadian Style Paddling 1A & Canoe Tripping 3 is a 5-day course teaching paddling and canoe tripping skills. Arrival for the course is in the evening on May 17th - this will allow you to settle in at camp before the course start on the morning of the 18th. Room and board are included in the course price, as are group camping gear and trip food. We have canoes, paddles and PFD's available for you to use, but you are equally welcome to bring your own. Day 1 of the course will be spent at Pine Crest completing Canadian Style Paddling 1A, a prerequisite for Canoe Tripping 3. The remaining 4 days will be spent on trip for the CT3 cert. This course involves a canoe trip down the Musquash R. Instructed by Marty Tannahill and Gilles Miron.
Food/Menu! Part of the CT3 course is meal planning and preparation. Prior to the course start you will be assigned meals (by Marty) that you are responsible for. Food/ingredients for those will be ordered by Pine Crest and food pack will take place on the Monday afternoon after having paddled in the morning.
If you have any questions about the course please reach out to us at pinecrest.bookings@ymcagta.org!