Aim
To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Flatwater Kayaking Program.

The Flatwater Kayaking Instructor is certified to:

• Conduct PC Flatwater Kayaking courses and certifiy paddlers at that level

Prerequisites

• At least 16 years of age.
• Current PC membership and Provincial / Territory membership.
• PC Level 1 skills certification.
• Current Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR

Course Length
2 days minimum

Class ratio
1 trainer: 6 instructor candidates

Location
Enclosed and sheltered with easy landing options immediately present
Appropriate portions of this course can be taught in a pool

Conditions
Wind calm (<8 knots) Sea state calm to rippled

Overview of Flatwater Kayaking Instructor skills

• Candidates will demonstrate all the Flatwater skills at a high level of proficiency suitable for instructional purposes.
• Rescue and general paddling skills will exceed minimum Level 1 skills and be suitable to the Flatwater Instructional environment.