Touring Kayak skills course
Description
Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayaking Course
WHY CHOOSE PADDLE CANADA?
Paddle Canada sets national standards for instruction and certification for recreational paddling: canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP). Every year, nearly 2200 Paddle Canada certified instructors deliver sanctioned courses to more than 10,000 paddlers across Canada. Paddle Canada certifications are nationally accredited and internationally recognized.
When:
(First Course) June 29th and 30th: 8am - 5pm
(Second Course) July 22nd and 23rd: 8am - 5pm
Seating is Limited to 6 students, book early!
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OutdoorsNB is very proud to offer the Paddle Canada Level 1
Sea Kayaking course in Saint John. Join Coach Jeremy Cline
as he teaches safe and efficient kayaking in cold water.
We want to inform and engage you, heighten your awareness
of the environment, you will paddle in and teach you how to plan
a safe trip.
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In this 2 day course we will cover:
Knowledge
The extent of knowledge required for safe paddling at this level is governed by the conditions within a sheltered bay. The following list is not exhaustive and is provided here as a guide to the nature and extent of knowledge necessary for safe and enjoyable paddling in a level-1 environment.
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Equipment
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the features and attributes of equipment, including:
• Transport Canada equipment requirements
• Sea kayak, paddle and spray skirt designs
• Bailing devices
• Lifejacket and clothing
• Rescue Equipment
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Skills
Paddling skills - It is important to master the skills for calm water in this level before moving on to the open water conditions to be found in Level-2.
• Lift and carry - Use proper body mechanics to prevent injury while moving a kayak.
• Launching & landing - Demonstrate launching and landing in sheltered conditions off a beach or dock.
• Forward paddling - Demonstrate efficient forward paddling, with good speed and control over 100 metres. Show good upright posture, torso rotation, extended front arm.
• Stopping - Travel at a moderate speed then stop the kayak within 2 strokes (count one side).
• Reverse paddling - Demonstrate controlled reverse paddling while looking back for a clear and safe route. Show good torso rotation.
• Sweep strokes - From a static start, turn the kayak 360 degrees. Use a combination of forward and reverse sweep strokes. Show efficient placement of the paddle and unwinding of the trunk. While moving forward at good speed, turn the kayak with a forward sweep stroke and edging.
• Edge control - The paddler will demonstrate beginnings of good edging control that assists turning.
• Draw stroke - From a static start, move the kayak sideways 2 metres, using the draw stroke and the sculling draw stroke. While moving forward, move the kayak sideways using a draw stroke.
• Low & high brace - The paddler will demonstrate an understanding of correct technique to prevent a capsize with a low and a high brace.
• Stern rudder - Use the stern rudder stroke to turn the kayak in calm conditions.
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Rescue skills
• Bow rescue - Demonstrate a confident capsize and attract attention by banging on the hull. The rescuer will move in from 5 metres away but should not approach at right angles to where the hands or body are located. The victim must show confidence and control; bow, stern, side or paddle presentation may be used.
• Assisted rescues - In deep water, wet-exit and re-enter the kayak with assistance from another paddler. The capsize must be natural with spray deck in place. Rescue is complete when the excess water is removed from the cockpit, the swimmer is back in the boat, the spray-skirt is attached and the paddler has regained sufficient stability to paddle effectively. The participant will demonstrate as both swimmer and rescuer. Participants should have the opportunity to practice both the T-rescue and the raft, re-enter and pump techniques.
• Unassisted re-entry - Wet exit and re-enter a kayak in deep water. Aids such as a paddle float may be used.
• Contact tow - Demonstrate a simple contact tow without the use of a towline.
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REQUIRED GEAR (WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING)
Kayak Gear
• Kayak - 13' or longer with at least 1 bulkhead/ water tight compartment (2 or more, 1 front and 1 back is ideal)
• PFD - Transport Canada Approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
• Whistle - Should be located on PFD
• Spray Skirt - Spray skirt to fit the kayak you will use
• Farmer John/Jane/Wetsuit or Dry Suit
• Paddle - A Paddle properly fitted for "High Angle" touring.
Clothing for Paddling
• Paddling Jacket (If you dont own a wetsuit or drysuit)
• Baseball cap or brimmed hat
• 2 Synthetic (Non-Cotton Blend) tee shirts
• Synthetic (Non- Cotton blend) Sweater
• Synthetic (Non-Cotton Blend) underwear or long johns
• Water Shoes
Clothing for land-based activities
• Non-Cotton Toque
• Wind Breaker (Can be paddling jacket if available)
• Long Sleeve Shirt
• T-Shirt
• Long Sleeve Sweater
• Quick Dry Pants
• Underwear for 2 days + 2 spares
• Socks for 2 days + 2 spares
• Shoes or hiking boots
• Gear Bags for gear
Other Items
• Sunglasses (Don't bring Oakley’s and don't ask why ;-)
• Sun Screen
• Towel
• 2 Litres of water in a water bottle
• Thermos with a warm drink
• First Aid Kit
• Notebook and Pen
We offer many of the required paddling gear items at our shop.
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Location
Course will be offered at Nerepis Marsh with Dominion Park and Rockwood Park as an alternate in case of wind. If all participants have the required cold water gear then Deer Island will be available as an alternate option.
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Price.............................................................................................................$275 pp
Sea Kayak Rental (with paddle, PFD, Safety Kit and Skirt).......................$100 for 2 days
Your Instructor:
Jeremy Cline:
Jeremy holds Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak skills, Intro and Level 1 Instructor Certifications, as well as Transport Canada Marine Emergency Duties A2 Certificate, St. John Ambulance Medical First Responder Advanced Level 1 Certificate, Industry Canada Very High Frequency (VHF) GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate, Transport Canada Chart work and Pilotage courses and has completed the Transport Canada Limited Masters Marine Commercial program at N.B.C.C. St. Andrews during his time Whale Watching on the Bay of Fundy. Jeremy is the past Safety and Cold Water Preparedness Chairman for the Fundy Paddlers Club, past VP of Kayaking for the Fundy Paddlers Club and is the current President of Canoe Kayak New Brunswick.
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2023-04-10