Paddle Canada logo on photo background of a man in a red kayak paddling down a River in Canada
Paddle Canada logo on photo background of a man in a red kayak paddling down a River in Canada

Sea Kayaking Level 2 Skills

$570.00
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Aim: To provide the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions, along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities.

​Prerequisites:

  • Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge.

  • Experience: At least 3, one day long, kayaking trips in different locations.

  • Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) with CPR strongly recommended.

Aim: To provide the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions, along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities.

​Prerequisites:

  • Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge.

  • Experience: At least 3, one day long, kayaking trips in different locations.

  • Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) with CPR strongly recommended.

Typical Course Length:

4 days

Overview:

Rescue skills

  • Assisted rescues

  • Unassisted rescues

  • All in rescue

  • Rolling

  • Towing

  • Communication

Paddling skills

  • Forward/reverse stroke

  • Sweep forward/reverse

  • Low/high brace turn

  • Draw/sculling draw

  • Low/high brace

  • Bow/stern rudder

Knowledge

  • Equipment

  • Knots

  • Journeying and seamanship

  • Safety

  • Kayaking resources

The Paddle Canada National Sea Kayak Program

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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