Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Instructor (Endorsement)

Emphasis is placed on commanding a crew, boat control and rescues in coastal environments. This is a mentorship on an Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Leader course.

Mandate of the Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Instructor

The Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Instructor is certified to conduct Big Canoe Coastal Leader endorsement courses to Big Canoe Leaders and to certify them at that level.

Prerequisites

Age

At least 18 years of age.

Membership

Current Paddle Canada membership and Provincial/Territorial membership (as required).

Skills Certification

Advanced Big Canoe Leader Skills

Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Leader (Endorsement)

Instructor Certification

Big Canoe Intermediate Coastal Instructor.

Teaching Experience

Taught at least two Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Leader courses.

Paddling Experience

Extensive experience paddling a big canoe in a coastal water’s environment.

A minimum of 10 clinics or events in the coastal water environment they will be teaching on (ideally with different groups of people).

Practice and experience in rescuing in the coastal water conditions they intend to paddle in.

Other Recommended Training

None.

Minimum Course Length

16 hours minimum.

Recommend one day for skill evaluation.

Mentorship on Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Leader (Endorsement).

Class Ratio

1 instructors:10 participants

Minimum Staff and Certification

One Advanced Big Canoe Coastal Canoeing Instructor Trainer.

Course Location

Sheltered waters with easy landing options. No open crossings. An example would be a harbour open at one side. Some refracted swell and / or small breaking waves can be present.

Environmental Conditions

Light wind (0-11 knots) Sea state calm to light chop.

Participant Assessment

Activities focus on making good judgments in coastal environments, that is, the ability to relate the ability and desires of the group in relation to the actual or forecasted coastal conditions. Participants will also be assessed on their ability to contribute to the effective management of simple but challenging rescue situations. Successful participants must be able to effectively command and control the big canoe in moderate wind, swell, waves, current and surf. Participants should leave the course confident in their ability to command and paddle a big canoe in moderately exposed coastlines with others of similar ability but have an awareness of their individual limitations.

Teaching Resource

See Teaching Notes and Resources for Big Canoe Courses for more details and resources.