Paddle Canada Level 3 on the Pukaskwa Coast

This is an advanced and challenging course. Participants should be prepared for complex rescue scenarios in a variety of conditions and should have a reliable and confident roll. Peer paddling and decision making are highlighted. This program will help the participant to “develop practical application of leadership, risk assessment, decision-making, judgment, group management, and general seamanship, in the context of a multi-day journey that includes changing conditions and varying terrain”. The level 3 program will help individuals with guiding skills and dealing with challenging situations in difficult conditions.

Course Information

Requirements:

Certification requires Paddle Canada Level-2 skills, and sufficient experience in Class 3 waters.
For more details, candidates are referred to course outline.
Those not seeking certification need sufficient experience in Class 3 waters. More details are available in the course outline.

What’s Included:

Instruction and coaching by Paddle Canada Level-3 Instructors

What To Bring:

Your own Kayak and camping equipment.
Food Rotor contribution (Sharing food prep and packing on a rotation)

Instructor: Rick Wise

Mentorship: We encourage interested Paddle Canada instructors to apply for mentorship as Level-3 instructors on this course. Please contact us for more information about this opportunity.

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