This is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak instructor progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak instructors will inspire students to go out on short paddling excursions in calm and sheltered waters.
Becoming a Paddle Canada Basic Kayak instructor allows you to teach insured and certified kayaking courses anywhere in Canada.
Instructor candidates should have solid Paddle Canada level 1 skills and strong leadership skills to take this course. Our Basic Kayak instructor training program takes place at our paddling centre with accommodation included onsite.
This instructor course includes accommodation at Ontario Sea Kayak Centre with the use of our outdoor kitchen pavilion and hot outdoor showers.
What You Will Learn
- You will spend your time learning teaching/learning styles, practice teaching theory and practical skills in the classroom and on the water.
Your Instructors
Our certified instructors are some of Canada’s best!
David Johnston
David Johnston has been introducing people to the sport of sea kayaking for the past 20 years. He is a senior instructor trainer with Paddle Canada.
Dympna Hayes
Dympna is co-owner and operator, of Ontario Sea Kayak Centre along with her partner and husband James. She loves sharing her craft with others through her coaching on skills courses and through her guiding while on kayaking trips.
Jeff Arbing
Jeff is the primary instructor/mentor for all new recruits with a large southern Ontario Police Service. He also instructs senior level adult education, mental resiliency/leadership and supervisory courses.
Course Prerequisites
Please contact us with any question related to these trip prerequisites.
- Paddle Canada Level One Skills
- At least 16 years of age
- Current certification in first aid (14 hours) with CPR.
What's Included
Don’t worry, we’ve got this covered.
Included
- Accommodation at our centre. (First six registrations get a prospector tent, after that people need to bring a tent)
- Certified Paddle Canada Instructor Trainers
- Three days for training
What's Not Included
- Paddle Canada Instructor membership fee which is $99.99 *you must register with Paddle Canada ahead of the course
What You Should Bring
A detailed gear list is sent before the start of the trip but this can get you started.
- Candidates provide their own meals during this course and are able to use our outdoor covered kitchen area.
- Sleeping bag/blankets if you are staying on-site.
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Course Location
Ontario Sea Kayak Centre
Parry Sound, Ontario
We will start the course at our base here in Parry Sound.
6 Harmony Lane
Parry Sound, ON
Ontario Sea Kayak Centre
Parry Sound, Ontario
We will start the course at our base here in Parry Sound.
Get Driving DirectionsReally loved the level 1 course. Your personalities and the way you work together made for a fun weekend. We learned a lot and both feel better prepared to perform either an assisted or solo rescue.
International Visitors
We are more than willing to accommodate you in any way that we can. Contact us to see how we can help!
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our Paddle Canada kayak courses. Please email or call us 1-905-399-1216
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this trip or about any of our other trips or courses.