Course Description:
This 5-day Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills program addresses practical skills and knowledge for multi-day touring on coastal waters with currents, limited landing options, challenging navigation, limited access to communication and emergency services. The focus is on the development and practical application of leadership, risk assessment, decision-making, judgment, group management, and general seamanship. Participants will also continue to develop the skills covered in Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills, to a higher standard of proficiency. Training and assessment both are provided in this course.
This course is designed for:
- Intermediate recreational kayakers wishing to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of kayak touring to include open water touring; and,
- Kayakers continuing on to challenge the Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor Award and other higher level awards including Instructor Trainer.
The course requires your full attention and commitment. You will challenge your boat handling skills and knowledge in a peer-to-peer instructional setting. There is an explicit assumption on the part of the course instructors that you have previous experience including overnight trips in Class 2 water, rolling training, assisted and self-rescue practice, experience towing, piloting skills, and weather interpretation practice. If you are unsure of your ability to take this course, please call us to discuss your concerns.
Cost:
- 5 days - $725 (does not include kayak or any gear)
- 5 days - $899 (includes kayak)
Prerequisites:
- Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills
- Personal paddling experience in light and moderate sea conditions or higher including overnight days-extended trips of 2 or more days totaling 10 overnights.
- Wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR is strongly recommended.
- Marine VHF Radio License is recommended.
Certification:
- Paddle Canada Level Three Sea Kayaking Skills
Next Step:
2011 Locations and Dates
- Broken Group Islands {5 days}- April 5 - 9
- Clayoquot Sound {5 days} - Sept 15 - 19
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