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 2011 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 a large area of Eastern and Central Ontario,
and have operated as Land o' Lakes Canoeing & Kayaking since 1995. I have tripping
experience in excess of 4200 km over 39 years. I specialize in group, private, and custom
paddling instruction and guided 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)
• ~ Basic Canoeing Instructor (formerly Flatwater)
• ~ Canoe Tripping 3 (Canoe Trip Leader)
• ~ Canadian Style Paddling 2 (formerly Lakewater)
• ~ Flatwater Kayaking Instructor Trainer
• ~ Coastal Kayaking Instructor 2
• ~ Kayak Tripping 2 (Kayak Trip Leader)

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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