Aim
To provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayaking Skills course.

The Sea Kayaking Instructor Level 2 is certified to:

• Conduct Paddle Canada Flatwater, Level 1 and Level 2 Skills courses and to certify paddlers at those levels.
• Assist a Level 3 Instructor on a Level 3 skills course.
• Assist a Level 1 Instructor Trainer on a Level 1 Instructor course.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 3 Skills certification.
• Current certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR (16 hours).
• Significant paddle experience in a wide variety of conditions and locations.

Course Length
5 days minimum including one overnight

Class ratio
1 trainer: 4 participants with a minimum of two Instructor Trainers.
Staff must consist of a minimum of one Level 1 Instructor Trainer and one Level 2 Instructor Trainer.

Location
Moderately exposed coastline with frequent easy landing opportunities.

Conditions
Moderate winds (12-19 knots), combined sea state less than 1-metre with a moderate sea state.
Surf < 1 meter. Current < 3 knots.