Sea Kayaking Level 2 Skills
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.
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
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