Welcome to Land o' Lakes Canoeing & Kayaking - specializing in ORCKA canoeing and kayaking certified and non-certified programs of paddling instruction, including group and private skills coaching clinics, and guided interpretive eco-tours!

Check out the 2010 Paddling Programs! Custom programs to suit individuals or groups are also available. To register for a program, or to arrange a custom lesson or eco-tour, please click here. Note: Novices learn kayaking wet exits and rescue skills one on one with the instructor!

"Practice makes perfect" but really only "perfect practice" makes perfect! Together, our goal is to provide you with the best possible learning experience - to enhance your perfect paddling time!

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR ~~ Sheila Ritter ~~

I am an ORCKA Regional Representative for Ontario East, Near North, and Getaway Country,
and have operated as Land o' Lakes Canoeing & Kayaking since 1995. I have wilderness
tripping experience in excess of 4000 km over 38 years. I specialize in group, private, and custom
paddling instruction and eco-tours. Please click here for contact info, to register for a scheduled program,
or to arrange a custom program!

~~ Relevant Certifications ~~

ORCKA (Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association)
• ~ Flatwater Canoeing Instructor
• ~ Canoe Tripping 2 (Trip Leader)
• ~ Coastal Kayaking Instructor Trainer 2
• ~ Kayak Tripping 2

PC (Paddle Canada)
• ~ Sea Kayaking Level 1 Instructor
• ~ Sea Kayaking Level 2

AECSKO (Association of Eastern Canadian Sea Kayak Outfitters)
• ~ Guide

Other
• ~ Wilderness First Aid
• ~ CPR
• ~ NAUI Scuba Diver
• ~ RLSS Bronze Medallion
• ~ Canadian Forces Outdoor Skills Training

You can reach me via e-mail at sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca


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