Aim
The purpose of the Lakewater Instructor 1 Course is to provide a national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Lakewater Programs and Courses.

Upon successful completion of the Lakewater Instructor Level 1 course, the Instructor may:

• Certify Flatwater Level and Lakewater Level 1, in accordance with Paddle Canada policies and standards, and in compliance with all laws governing such activities.
• Instruct at a Flatwater Instructor Course and a Lakewater Instructor 1 Course, by invitation of the Course Director.

A Lakewater Instructor is expected to promote the development of the Paddle Canada Lakewater Program, and to promote the development of Lakewater paddling as a separate discipline of recreational canoeing.

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years of age at the time of the Lakewater Instructor Level 1 Course.
• Current Paddle Canada and provincial/territorial affiliate association memberships.
• Paddle Canada Lakewater Level 1, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).
• Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor, equivalent certification, or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).

It is strongly recommended that all Lakewater Instructor 1 Instructors have, in addition to their canoeing qualifications, some qualification in Swimming, First Aid, and CPR.

Course Length
Sixty (60) hours

Class ratio
1 instructor trainer: 6 instructor candidates

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