Course Description:
If you have the desire to share your love of kayaking, you can gain the certification necessary to run your own Flatwater courses. Level One recreational skills, basic kayaking experience and a desire to learn are all you need to get started. We meet Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and from 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Cost includes your kayak and the basic safety gear. You are responsible for registering yourself as a Paddle Canada Instructor Candidate prior to the course start date. Basic First Aid and CPR certifications are required in order to complete this certification.
Cost:
- 1 evening + 2 full days - $399
- Drysuit rental (optional) - $35 per day
Prerequisites:
- Level One skills or equivalent
- 8 hour first aid course
- Reliable bow rescue. Comfort and control while capsized in a kayak.
- Efficient assisted & un-assisted re-entry skills.
- Effective edge control for sweep and brace turns.
- 16 years of age
Certification:
- Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor Certificate
Next Step:
Summer Courses at Jericho Beach - 2010
- Friday {6pm - 9pm} & Sat/Sun {9am - 5pm}
- April 30, May 1, 2
- June 25, 26, 27
- Sept 24, 25, 26
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