Sea Kayak 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.

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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