Flatwater Instructor Paddle Canada Flatwater Ocean Kayaking Instructor If you have the desire to share your love of kayaking, you can gain the certification necessary to run your own Flatwater courses. Level One recreational skills, basic kayaking experience and a desire to learn are all you need to get started. We meet Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and from 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Cost includes your kayak and basic kayak gear, as well as your Paddle Canada membership for the year. Basic First Aid and CPR certifications are required in order to complete this certification. Prerequisite paddling skills: Reliable bow rescue. Comfort and control while capsized in a kayak. Efficient assisted & un-assisted re-entry skills. Effective edge control for sweep and brace turns. Efficient forward paddling for sustained traveling, 6 miles at 3 knots. Strong forward stroke for moving across current, through waves and towing. Flatwater Instructor Certification - Paddle Canada Cost: $399 ( + $84 Paddle Canada Instructor Candidate fee) Location: Jericho Beach Time: Fri - 6pm-9pm, Sat/Sun - 9am-5pm Prerequisite: Level One Skills or equivalent experience Certification: Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor Apr 18-20 2008 May 9-11 2008