Lesson - Intermediate Course

Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills

This 4-day comprehensive 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. Covering topics from all of Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak courses plus more, this nationally recognized course fast-tracks students to becoming competent sea kayakers. One overnight trip and one away trip are included in this course. This course includes kayak rental, emersion attire and safety gear. Please contact us here for more information or to book into this course.

This course is the prerequisite for PC Level 1 Instructors. Those candidates who feel they have the skills taught in this course and are wishing to move on to the PC Level 1 Instructors Course can contact our School Director to organize a Level 2 assessment.

What to bring

• Mandatory:
  secure wet footwear, swimsuit, insulating long sleeved non-cotton top, water bottle, towel, and a change of clothes.
• Recommended:
  insulating non-cotton bottoms (long underwear) for drysuit, non-cotton toque, brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses with strap.
• * A limited number of dry suits are available for rent on a first come first served basis for $10 per lesson. Wetsuits and paddling tops are provided no charge.

* We have limited space at our shop. Please leave valuables at home or in your vehicle. Or bring along a drybag.