WHAT 2 EXPECT

This program is designed to solidify all your sea kayaking skills. During this course, we will start linking strokes into maneuvers, help you develop your ability to navigate confidently, introduce you to sea kayak surfing, develop solo and group rescue skills and work on mastering your roll. 

One of the main goals of this program is to paddle in more challenging environments with other level 2 skills paddlers.  Leadership in a group of peers is key and decisions making will be made as a group. Group leadership and decisions making will be discussed as a development opportunity for those who plan on progressing to the Paddle Canada level 3 skill level.  

This program format will take place over two weekends.  This option has proven beneficial for three reasons:

1. Time to process the information
2. Conservation of your vacation day from work
3. Time to practice the techniques between weekend. 

Who is participating in this program? 

Students must have Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills or equivalent to participate in this program. We are happy to chat with you in advance to sea if the program meets your needs and goals.

Program Venues

Weekend 1 Location: Halifax Weekend 2 Location West Pubnico

Outcomes

By participating in this program, you will be eligible for assessment based on the Paddle Canada certification scheme. Clearly defined outcomes have been developed by Committed 2 the Core Sea Kayak Coaching that will be used during an ongoing assessment process. Outcomes will be discuses during the Online learning segment of the program.

You will have the opportunity to ask question and get clarification on what the following Paddle Canada assessment terms mean:

• Full Pass
• Conditional Pass
• Incomplete

Student are not required to be assessed if they do not wish to receive the certification and want to use this program purely as a development opportunity.

C2TC Classroom – Online learning

As part of this program we will be offering a series of online learning opportunities that will take place before the start of the program. The Classroom will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the program, question about gear requirement, meeting location and flow of the program plus plant seeds that will grow during the program.  Homework assignments will also be given to support your learning during the program. These classroom programs have proven to be evaluable during the COVID-19 social distancing initiative. Details will be sent to you once you register for the program

Equipment Requirements

Students are required to have all their own paddling gear to participate in this program.  We do offer equipment rentals for this program.  Dry suits can be rented for $30 per day, sea kayak rentals are $75 per day and includes P&H Sea kayak, Lendal Paddle, skirt, bailer, throw rope and helmet if the program requires it. Equipment rentals should be arranged in advance of the program to ensure availability.