Sea Kayak Level 2
Building on the skills developed in Level-1, Level-2 provides paddlers with the intermediate skills they need to go sea kayaking in class-2 conditions along semi-exposed shoreline with a possible overnight bivvy. Leadership, incident management, open-water rescue, self-care and navigation are core parts of the curriculum.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to confidently sea kayak in class-2 conditions along moderately exposed shoreline in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills and knowledge. The Level-2 paddler will be an asset to the group in all aspects of multi-day journeys with peers, including leadership, navigation skills and the ability to establish an overnight bivvy.
Prerequisites:
Certification:
- Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge at the discretion of the course director.
Paddling experience:
- At least 3, one-day-long kayaking trips in Level-1 conditions in different locations.
Other training:
- Wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR strongly recommended.
Course Length: 4 days
Overview
Re-entry Skills
- Assisted Re-entry
- All-in Re-entry
- Bow Rescue
- Re-entry Exercises or Scenarios
- Introduction to Rolling
- Towing
Paddling Skills
- Launching and Landing
- Forward Stroke
- Turning Strokes
- Sweep Strokes
- Low and High Brace Turns
- Bow Rudders
- Low & High Braces
- Draws
- Draw Stroke
- Sculling Draw
- Hanging Draw
- Stern Draw and Stern Pry
- Paddling in Rough Water
General Knowledge
- Equipment
- Introduction to Tides & Currents
- Wilderness Navigation Techniques and Chart/Map Work
- Navigation Techniques
- Nautical Charts and Topographic Maps
- Other Navigation Tools or Activities
- Weather Interpretation and Basic Forecasting
- Heat and Cold Issues
- Emergency Overnight
- Leadership and Decision Making
- Risk Assessment, Incident Management and Evacuation Options
- Knots & Ropework
- Collision Regulations
Location: Kusawa Lake
Cost: $500 per person, must have current YCKC membership. LIMITED TO 6 STUDENTS
https://www.paddlecanada.com/national-sea-kayak-program-skills-stream/
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