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How to Sea Kayak: Intermediate Skills |
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Naturally Superior Adventures Sea Kayak Skills 2
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| Description: |
An introduction to overnight wilderness sea kayak camping along a moderately exposed coastline |
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May 21 (eve) to May 25 | August 18 (eve) to August 22 |
| Price: |
$515 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment, camping)
$590 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment, meals, camping)
$680 CDN (Includes taxes, equipment, meals and double occupancy accommodations in Rock Island Lodge)
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| Prerequisites: |
NSA Sea Kayak Skills 1 or Paddle Canada/ORCKA Level I, or equivalent experience (at the discretion of the course director) |
| Length: |
32 hours over four days
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One instructor to four students
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| Equivalency: |
Paddle Canada Level II | ACA Coastal Kayak III | BCU 3-Star
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| Certification: |
Add $25 for Paddle Canada/ORCKA Level II certification
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Refine your paddling skills in more challenging conditions, learn to roll and prepare for and embark on an overnight wilderness trip in four days of sea kayak instruction. This paddling- and rescue-skills intensive course will prepare you for paddling open water and provides an introduction to the theory and planning necessary for overnight sea kayak trips. It starts from our Lake Superior Paddling Centre. For an additional $25 you can achieve Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level II certification.
Topics
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Safety
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Theory
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Skills
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Bow rescue
T-rescue
Self-rescue
Eskimo paddle rescue
Scoop rescue
Eskimo roll
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Safety equipment
Weather
Navigation
Tides and currents
Planning a multi-day trip
First aid for paddlers
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Landing and launching in
rough seas
Advanced edging
Forward stroke
Sweep strokes
Support strokes
Dynamic turning strokes
Paddling in wind, waves
and current
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Evaluation
Our objective is to provide
you with skills required to safely and effectively plan and undertake overnight
sea kayak trips in moderately exposed, open water conditions. Those wishing to
attain certification will be assessed based on their planning, paddling and
rescue skills in the context of an overnight sea kayak journey in appropriate
conditions. While passing the course is not contingent on the ability to roll,
participants should have solid bracing and self-rescue skills and some previous
experience with Eskimo rolling.
This course is for paddlers
with well-practiced fundamental skills looking to refine their paddling and
rescue techniques. Arrive prepared for wilderness camping and lots of time on
and in the water. Camping gear, paddling tops and wetsuits are provided. The course schedule may be subject to change
according to weather and water conditions and safety requirements.
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or call 1-800-203-9092.
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Instruction and Certification 
