David Dreves Kayaking - Paddle Canada Level 2 Kayaking Lesson - Vancouver

Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking

The Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Course provides the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking at sea in moderate conditions, on overnight trips along a moderately exposed coastline with frequent easy landing opportunities.

Location - White Rock and the Gulf Islands

Prerequisites

Instruction at this level takes the skills from Level 1 Sea Kayaking and uses them in “dynamic waters” (waves / current). Level 1 kayak skills must be strong to be successful in Level 2 kayak course.

· Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 skills

· Experience: At least 3, one day long, kayaking trips in different locations

· Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) strongly recommended

Course Length
5 days including at least 1 overnight

Class ratio
1 instructor: 4 participants

Conditions
Moderate winds: (12-19 knots); moderate sea state (combined wind wave / swell less than 1-metre); Surf: less than 1-meter; Current less than 3 knots.

Overview of Sea Kayaking Level 2 Skills

Rescue Skills	Paddling Skills	Knowledge
Assisted rescues Unassisted rescues All in rescue Rolling Towing Communication Knots	Forward stroke Forward sweep Reverse sweep Reverse stroke Low/high brace turn Draw/sculling draw Low/high brace Bow/stern rudder	Equipment Knots Journeying and seamanship Safety Kayaking resources