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Kayaking in Mactaquac Provincial Park, NB

Soldier On will be partnering with Paddle Canada instructors from Sea Kayak Moncton to offer members in the Mactaquac Provincial Park area a chance to get a Level One Certification in kayaking over the two-day period of July 14-15 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During this opportunity, participants will learn on-water safety, basic paddling strokes, equipment and clothing, trip planning, navigation and route selection, rescues and so much more.

This activity will bring together both serving and retired ill/injured CAF members, allowing participants to connect through peer support and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.

The objective of this activity is to give participants the opportunity to learn about proper paddle techniques, water safety, trip planning and gain confidence to pursue kayaking safely on their own once the event is over. All instruction will take place near the Mactaquac Provincial Park Marina.

This event serves as a beginner-moderate friendly option, where participants can learn all required safety and paddling skills to continue kayaking at their leisure.

Rental equipment (life jacket, kayak and paddle) will be provided to the participants the day of the event.

Assistance throughout the event will be provided courtesy of Sea Kayak Moncton.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 12.

Minimum eligibility criteria
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) within a one-hour drive of Mactaquac Provincial Park who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Serving Members
Medical clearance may be required by your chain of command.

Mental & Physical Requirements
  • Participants must weigh under 250lbs (as per regulations from the Sport Provider for the equipment recommendations).
    • Participants must be able to tolerate six to eight hours of light-medium-paced activities for two days in a row.
  • ​Applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day and must be able to tolerate sitting in a kayak, being in the water with a PDF on, and paddling without being in violation of their MELs.
  • Participants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.
Nomination Forms must be received by Soldier On no later than the 1st of July, 2021.
Express your interest here.
 

COVID-19
Soldier On events are planned in accordance with municipal, provincial, territorial and federal public health measures (PHM) and regulations as well as the Canadian Armed Forces health policy and guidelines. The health and safety of Soldier On participants and staff, PSP staff, and CAF TG personnel are paramount. While specific safety precautions for each event will depend on the scope, scale and location of the event, the utmost care will be undertaken to ensure the risk associated with the spread of COVID-19 is very low.

Specific precautions, rules, regulations and observances will be communicated to selected participants for this specific camp in due course, but all applicants must be prepared to:

  • Be familiar with, and adhere to current PHM regulations and guidance;
  • Complete the respective provincial / territorial or federal government COVID-19 self-assessment tool before attending the event;
  • Refrain from participating in a Soldier On event if they have tested positive for COVID-19, have come in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms of the virus;
  • Practice physical distancing during activity, including the use of non-medical mask when appropriate;
  • Follow all safety precautions provided by Soldier On and its sport service providers;
  • Adhere to a stringent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform rigorous hand hygiene;
  • Inform Soldier On immediately if you are not feeling well.

Soldier On, during the conduct of this activity, shall:

  • Ensure that the event is conducted following the current PHM regulations and guidelines of the location in question;
  • Ensure that all staff and participants are using PPE properly and following necessary protocols;
  • Soldier On will cease the event if participants do not respect any of the health and safety protocols that are in place;
  • Ensure PPE, hand sanitizer and disinfectant supplies are available and are being used;
  • Continue to monitor the further provincial lifting of or changes in restrictions which may affect their operations;
  • Track physical interactions (time/date/attendees/location) on physical activity log.

Confirmation details
The event OPI will confirm in writing with the participants selected for this activity. A joining instruction will be issued prior to event; ensuring applicants are authorized to participate IAW applicable policies & eligibility criteria.

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