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Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Courses |
Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills $230
May 29–30 or Aug. 21-22
Learn to kayak and develop your paddling, navigation/rescue skills beyond the basics on this 2-day weekend getaway kayak course. Offered at the White Squall Paddling Centre.
Prerequisites:
- "Basic Rescue" & "Fine Tuning" or completion of Paddle Canada Flatwater Sea Kayaking or equivalent
- able to perform all fundamental strokes, braces, and rescues in moderate conditions (waves less than 0.2 metre)
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Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills $460
May 7-10 or July 23-26 or Aug. 27–30
A beginning intermediate award in all aspects of sea kayak proficiency in an intensive 4-day course. This kayak training course is offered at the White Squall waterfront centre and includes a trip on Georgian Bay.
Prerequisites:
- Paddle Canada Level 1 certification or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate Skills – able to perform all fundamental strokes, braces, and rescues to a high degree of proficiency in waves up to 1 metre
- Experience – at least 3, one-day kayaking trips in different locations
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Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak
May 22 wknd- visit Horizons Adventures or Aug. 29 - Sept. 3 - visit Naturally Superior
Introduction to Kayaking Instructor $335
June 18-20
A foundation cert for anyone wanting to teach basic kayaking to others in a 3-day weekend course on Georgian Bay. ORCKA transferable! (ORCKA recognizes this PC instructor level once membership dues are paid - please
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Prerequisites:
- at least 16 years of age
- Paddle Canada Level 1 skills or equivalent experience (Able to perform all fundamental strokes, braces and rescues in moderate conditions – waves less than 0.2 metre.)
- Basic First Aid/CPR
- It is strongly recommended that all instructors have some qualification in Wilderness First Aid and Swimming.
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Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor $495
July 25 eve. - 29
A perfect certification for those wanting to instruct and guide in sea kayaks on the Great Lakes, on this 4-day plus one evening course on Georgian Bay.
Prerequisites:
- 18 yrs of age
- Level 2 Paddle Canada skills or equivalent to be assessed by course director. (This means being able to perform fundamental strokes, braces, and rescues in 1 metre waves.)
- Basic First Aid/CPR (we recommend Wilderness First Aid)
- current Paddle Canada membership (candidates must apply in advance for PC membership if not already a member)
- 30 days in level 1 paddling conditions including overnights
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White Squall Guide School & Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor $755
June 24–30
 Guide School - Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor Course 2008
Essential skill and leadership training for freshwater guides and kayak instructors in a 6-day course on Georgian Bay.
Prerequisites:
- 18 yrs of age
- Level 2 Paddle Canada skills or equivalent to be assessed by course director. (This means being able to perform fundamental strokes, braces and rescues in 1 metre waves.)
- Basic First Aid/CPR (we recommend Wilderness First Aid)
- current Paddle Canada membership (candidates must apply in advance for PC membership if not already a member)
- 30 days in level 1 paddling conditions including overnights
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Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
Seal Launch off of Red Rock, near Parry Sound, Ontario on Guide School / Level 1 Instructor Course – photo: Charlotte Jacklein Watch Video of This
Mid Oct. see georgianbaystormgathering.com
An advanced instructor / leadership training level in a 5-day course.
Prerequisites:
- 18 yrs of age
- Wildernesss First Aid (2 day), CPR
- Level 3 or 4 Sea Kayak Skills
- Paddle Canada instructor membership
- Significant paddling experience in a wide variety of conditions and locations
- Trip leadership & instructional experience
- Working knowledge of hypothermia
- Swimming and life saving skills strongly recommended
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please note: ORCKA recognizes a PC Flatwater Kayak Instructor level once membership dues are paid. Please
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