Lesson - Professional Course

Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructors

This 5-day course is designed for individuals wanting to become professional sea kayak instructors and join a national standard of instructors across Canada. This sea kayak Level 1 Instructor program provides an opportunity to test the knowledge and skills necessary to becoming a Level 1 Instructor for Paddle Canada.

The course demands your full attention and commitment. You will review your boat handling skills and knowledge about weather, tides, currents, and navigation. The course is an ongoing assessment with a focus on the art of teaching on land and on the water.

Successful candidates for this award will be able to consistently self-rescue with confidence, paddle in moderate sea conditions, plan and execute a day tour, demonstrate good judgment and seamanship when dealing with navigation and weather, clearly and confidently communicate with groups of participants in a teaching environment, prepare and organize on land and on water kayak related classes, create lesson plans with objectives and learning outcomes, and demonstrate paddling skills as required of a Level 1 instructor.

Candidates without the prerequisites that are wishing to take this course can either enroll into our Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills course or contact our School Director to organize a Level 2 assessment. Please contact Group Bookings from our office for more information or to book into this course.