Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills

Building on the skills covered in Level-1, you will refine existing skills and learn new ones like rolling and paddling in currents.

Our 5-day Level 2 Skills program provides the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities. This overnight touring and intermediate boat handling course will focus on skills such as forward stroke development, effective bracing, manoeuvring in waves and currents, rescues, towing, navigation and weather interpretation. On the last two days of the course we will go on an overnight trip to develop kayak touring skills.

Our 4-day Level 2 Skills program in Victoria provides the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities. This overnight touring and intermediate boat handling course will focus on skills such as forward stroke development, effective bracing, manoeuvring in waves and currents, rescues, towing, navigation and weather interpretation. This 4-day program has no overnight camping component.

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Skill Level

Prerequisites

  • Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3, day long kayaking trips in different locations.
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Upcoming Courses

Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills (5 days) - Date: May 22-26, 2024
Discovery Island Lodge on Quadra Island, British Columbia
$1150 CDN 

Course Notes:

Accommodation included during the course and the night prior the course.

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Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills (5 days) - Date: June 2-6, 2024
Discovery Island Lodge on Quadra Island, British Columbia
$1150 CDN 

Course Notes:

Accommodation included during the course and the night prior the course.

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Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills (4 days) - Date: June 20-23, 2024
Victoria area, British Columbia
$650 

Course Notes:

No camping involved.

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Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills (4 days) - Date: August 8-11 2024
Victoria area, British Columbia
$650 

Course Notes:

No camping involved.

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Booking and Payment Notes

If you would prefer to pay a deposit in order to secure your spot, a deposit of $600 is required in order to register. The balance of your payment is due at least 30 days before the start of the program. Payment can be made by Interac E-Transfer, cheque, money order, or cash. You can also pay the full amount with a credit card using the online registration system on our website.