OVERVIEW

The Canoe Leader Course is designed to help participants develop the skills to instruct canoeing techniques and lead groups on the water. Completion of this course qualifies you as an Activity Leader in the Norwegian Paddle Federation (NPF). This allows you to run NPF Introductory and Basic courses, as well as lead trips on sheltered waters and rivers (Class I-II).

This course focuses on leadership and instruction rather than on personal technical skill development. Participants must already be capable of performing basic canoeing techniques and understanding the technical skill requirements for canoeing.

For canoe leadership, we will concentrate on:

  • Pre-activity planning and organization

  • Dynamic processes during canoeing specifically

  • End-of-Activity Leadership

  • Safety protocols and first aid

  • Outdoor Ethics and Responsibility

Instructional topics covered in the course include:

  • Teaching methods, situational learning and error correction

  • Training principles

  • Canoeing games and activities

  • Overview of the NPF and its education system

PRICES

This course costs 3100 NOK. We encourage you to paddle your own canoe, but boats are available if needed. In the price, meals are not included. If necessary, we can provide other equipment for rent.

GRADE

To take the course, you must have completed the NPF Basic Course, Technique Course, and Safety Course or equivalent courses from other organizations.

GROUP SIZE AND GUIDES

The group is limited to 6 persons with a 1:6 guide ratio so that we can tailor our programme to your previous experience and individual goals.

LOCATION

Conducted in natural outdoor settings, combining flatwater and moving water environments where we camp along the borders

DURATION

This course lasts two days, usually on the weekends from 9-16h.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

In bad weather, the arranged activity will continue regardless. If the weather conditions are dangerous, the instructor will cancel the activity. If no alternative is found, Norvantur will refund the registration.

SAFETY

Our outdoor activities have a minimal risk to our participants. At Norvantur, we are trained to assess the risks and trained in rescue techniques and first aid. Severe or extreme conditions are not part of our program.

CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation by the participant, we charge cancellation costs. These cancellation costs depend on the number of days remaining until the start of the activity. Participants cannot claim compensation in case of cancellation due to ‘force majeure’. In case of cancellation of the activity by Norvantur, the full registration sum will always be refunded. For safety reasons it may be necessary to change the program during the activity.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Persons who order an activity from Norvantur agree to the terms and conditions.