Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Instructor (Endorsement)
This course certifies the Big Canoe Intermediate Coastal Instructor to teach the Coastal endorsement course. Emphasis is placed on commanding a crew, boat control and rescues in coastal environments.
This is a mentorship opportunity on at least one Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Leader course.
Mandate of the Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Instructor
The Big Canoe Intermediate Coastal Instructor is certified to conduct Intermediate 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
Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Skills
Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Leader (Endorsement)
Instructor Certification
Intermediate Big Canoe Instructor
Coastal Canoeing Instructor or Sea Kayak Instructor Level-1 certification recommended.
Teaching Experience
Taught at least three Big Canoe Leader courses.
Paddling Experience
Extensive experience paddling a big canoe.
A minimum of ten clinics or events on the coastal water 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 Intermediate Big Canoe Coastal Leader (Endorsement).
Class Ratio
1 instructors:10 participants
Minimum Staff and Certification
One Intermediate 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.