The Paddle Canada Level 2 skills is one of our most popular courses and will transform day paddlers into kayak trippers by increasing personal paddling skills and knowledge of navigation on the water. Along the beautiful and rugged Shores of Georgian Bay, paddlers gain the skills and experience to head out on overnight trips with friends and paddling clubs.
Immersed in the fresh air and beauty of a wilderness classroom and the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay, Paddle Canada Level 2 participants will learn and work together, taking turns to lead the group to plan routes and play the victim that needs rescuing! This is a fun course that lets you learn by actually getting out and paddling in a number of stunning locations in our UNESCO Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve. Our highly trained and experienced instructors have been teaching the Paddle Canada system for as long as Paddle Canada has existed. We have the patience and know-how to help you improve your skills dramatically.
Paddle Canada Level 2 skills certification may be achieved during this course upon meeting the required standards. We are passionate about helping paddlers pursue their goals. Assessment is ongoing during the trip, with one-on-one assistance provided for skills that aren’t clicking.
Exclusive OSKC bonus: Continue your learning online after your course.
As an added bonus when you take your Paddle Canada course with OSKC you will receive one month free access to Online Sea Kayaking, thanks to our exclusive partnership. Online Sea Kayaking has a collection of videos and learning modules that you will gain access to after your course so you can review the skills that you just learned and start working towards the next level. These videos are filmed beautifully and the instruction is clear and easy to understand. The key to learning is repetition. We have seen great improvement in our long term students that have used Online Sea Kayaking to compliment their in-person training. What’s more, as a student of OSKC you can also get 10% off your subscription for life! Just use this discount code when checking out at Online Sea Kayaking: “ONTARIOSEAKAYAK”
Included with your course is a copy of Navigation, Sea State and Weather. This is an excellent learning resource that will be used as a text book to assist in your learning during the course, and for you to refer to after the course. An added value of $30.99
Want to refine your backcountry camping skills or would you prefer to take this course while camping out on the Georgian Bay Islands? We also offer the Paddle Canada Level 2 skills course combined with the Paddle Canada Wilderness Camping course. This is a six day course and you can find out more information here.
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What You Will Learn
- Efficient forward strokes
- New maneuvering skills
- Kayak rolling
- Towing and Advanced Rescues
- Monitoring and predicting the weather
- Land and water based navigation
- Food preparation and water purification
- Shelter skills
Your Instructors
Our certified instructors are some of Canada's best!
Jeff Phaneuf
Jeff has been a teacher/coach (volleyball & rugby) at Ursuline College in Chatham for almost a quarter of a century. He is now combining his passion for teaching/coaching and the outdoors.
Jeff Arbing
Jeff is drawn to the dynamic side of kayaking and thoroughly enjoys working with people to embrace the psychological challenges presented with paddling.
Greg Mason
Greg has been paddling and teaching kayaking on Georgian Bay for around 25 yrs… since he was not but a wee grasshopper.
What a boost to your kayaking self-confidence to have Dympna and James alongside you in the water! Their wet exit demonstration and one-on-one support made learning fun not fearful.
Course Prerequisites
Please contact us with any question related to these trip prerequisites.
- Paddle Canada Level 1 (or equivalent via other classes and experience), which includes theory, basic strokes, wet exit, plus self and assisted rescues.
- At least 3 one-day long kayaking trips.
- Wilderness first aid (16-hour) course recommended
What's Included
Don't worry, we've got this covered.
Included
- Four days of sea kayak instruction.
- Certification (on meeting standard) and registration with Paddle Canada.
- Complimentary copy of: Navigation, Sea state and Weather. A Paddler’s Manual.
- Expedition First Aid Kit. Guides are Wilderness Medical Associates First Responder Certified.
What's Not Included
- Day-trip Parking Fees - (Carpooling will allow parking fees and emissions to be reduced.)
- Meals during the course. You have access to our outdoor kitchen. We are 5 minutes from grocery stores and restaurants.
- Accommodation during the course.
What You Should Bring
A detailed gear list is sent before the start of the trip but this can get you started.
- A full touring kayak with double bulk heads, kayaks are available for rent, please contact us for details.
- All Transport Canada required safety gear as well as a skirt and paddle float. Spare paddles available to lend upon request.
- A personal towing system. Available to rent upon request but you really should have your own. Further details will be sent out pre-trip with gear list
- Charts or Topo map of paddling location. Further details will be sent out pre-trip with gear list.
- Compass and Navigation aids. Further details will be sent out pre-trip with gear list.
- Sleeping bag or blankets for use in our basecamp prospector tents.
- Personal on-water garments
- Other personal items for comfort such as extra snacks, sunscreen etc.
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Course Location
Georgian Bay, Ontario
Georgian Bay, Ontario
Head out on Georgian Bay with one of our instructors from one of our five Georgian Bay launch spots.
Georgian Bay, Ontario
Georgian Bay, Ontario
Head out on Georgian Bay with one of our instructors from one of our five Georgian Bay launch spots.
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