PC Level 1 Skills
pc level 1 sKills
This is a 2 day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking into the sport of sea kayaking. 15+ years.
Dates: April 15th & 16th, May 13th & 14th and July 1st & 2nd.
Time: 9.00am-5.30pm (both days).
Price: $375
Prerequisites: Paddle Canada BASIC Kayak Skills Certification or equivalent skills and knowledge, at the discretion of the course instructor.
Class Min/Max: Min 2/Max 6
What to bring:
- Wetsuit/drysuit (we have some available if needed)
- Neoprene booties or water shoes
- Towel
- Change of warm clothing
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Lunch, water, snacks
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Learn the skills to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends.
This course also follows a development pathway for those interested in sea kayak guiding. On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills Certification.
This is a comprehensive course, conducted on slightly rougher water than PC Basic Kayak Skills, with an aim to build confidence, understand the impact of weather conditions and conduct a risk assessment before heading out on excursions. Skills covered include:
- Unassisted re-entry
- Towing
- Launching and landing
- Forward, reverse, sweep and draw strokes
- Stern rudder
- Edge control
- Safety equipment and injury prevention
- Transport Canada regulations
- Navigation
- Risk assessment and mitigation
A full description of the Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills course can be found on their website.
