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Paddle Canada Level-3

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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Dates and Pricing

DateLocationLengthPriceBook
September 11-17, 2023North Channel -Expedition Camping7 Days$925 (Early Bird $850.00) + HST

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Everything was wonderful! Learned alot, new ways to kayak (edging, rescue, contact, training), great food. A great Adventure! Thanks Rick

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