Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills
Aim: Level-1 provides the skill and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters (non-wilderness areas). Successful completion of Level-1 indicates competence to paddle a sea kayak within a sheltered bay in the company of one or more paddlers with Level-1 or greater skill and knowledge.
Aim: Level-1 provides the skill and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters (non-wilderness areas). Successful completion of Level-1 indicates competence to paddle a sea kayak within a sheltered bay in the company of one or more paddlers with Level-1 or greater skill and knowledge.
Aim: Level-1 provides the skill and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters (non-wilderness areas). Successful completion of Level-1 indicates competence to paddle a sea kayak within a sheltered bay in the company of one or more paddlers with Level-1 or greater skill and knowledge.
Prerequisites:
No previous kayak skills or certification necessary. Recommended ages 14 and up.
Typical Course Length:
2 days
Overview:
Rescue skills
Bow rescue
Unassisted re-entry
Assisted re-entry
Towing
Communication/signals
Paddling skills
Forward stroke
Brace low/high
Sweep
Draw
Stern rudder
Edge control
Knowledge
Equipment
Journeying and seamanship
Safety
Kayaking resources
The Paddle Canada National Sea Kayak Program
The Sea Kayak program includes nationally recognized certifications in five skill levels, five instructor levels, and four instructor-trainer levels. Certifications are earned during course participation and through a process of mentorship. Paddlers are also taught the Leave No Trace principles to encourage active environmental awareness and protection.
The skill levels stream begins with Basic Kayak Skills and evolves to the development of the skills and knowledge necessary for safe sea kayak touring