ALL WOMEN COURSE

July 3-6, 2008
Coastal Adventures, Tangier, Nova Scotia

The goal of this course is to help participants develop the technical and judgment skills necessary for paddling the Atlantic coastal islands. The importance of safety will be emphasized throughout the course, as well as various approaches to instructing and guiding.

Note: Weather and water conditions are a major influence on sea paddling and we reserve the right to alter the schedule as needed.

COURSE OUTLINE

Day 1 AM Get on the water and begin with techniques (basic paddling strokes). The plan will be to stay dry.
PM Equipment lecture, then back on the water.
Focus on assisted rescues and self rescues with a lead up to getting wet.
Evening
Lecture: Navigation
     
Day 2 AM Review strokes and introduce some new ones.
PM Trip preparation
Pack up to leave on the camping part of the course.
Late afternoon paddle to destination and set up camp.
     
Day 3&4   More map/chart reading and navigation, then on the water for different methods of towing.
  Other topics that will addressed throughout these two days include:
Group leadership and decision making
  Reading water/weather conditions
Reading the sea/land boundary; rock hopping
Landing/launching under various conditions
First Aid
Campsite selection
Wilderness ethic