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Basic Solo Paddler (Level 2)

Prerequisite Basic Tandem (Level 1) (RCA, Red Cross)
Theory Solo positions, stance & trim
Leaning the canoe
Environmental ethics
Access concerns
Skills Solo
Launch
Embark/Disembark (shore and dock)
Paddling positions & trim
Solo Carries
Strokes Solo
Forward
Forward and reverse "J" Stroke
Reverse
Sweeps (forward & reverse)
Draw (underwater recovery)
Pry
Forward & reverse "C" Stroke
Rescue Solo Canoe over canoe
Re-enter swamped and empty canoe
Paddle swamped canoe solo
Rec. Reading Path of the Paddle by Bill Mason
Manoevers Solo
Paddle in straight line
Basic turns & sideslip
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