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/

Register here:  https://form.jotform.com/201597051547962