Paddle Canada Level 3 Kayak Course - David Dreves Kayaking - David Dreves Kayaking / West Beach Paddle

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Sea Kayak Touring 3
Provides the skills and knowledge for Multi-day kayak trips in moderate conditions in more exposed environments (Class 3 Waters Ocean)
Prerequisites - Sea Kayak Touring Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills Course
Course Fees Include - Kayak and Related Equipment, Camping Fees, Group Equipment (Kitchen Tarps, Stoves, Pots)
Not Included - Personal Camping Equipment, Food, Transportation (Carpooling may be arranged)
Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayaking
Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayaking Overview
5 Day Trip - In class 2-3 waters

Knowledge - Seamanship and leadership as it relates to planning and executing a week long paddling trip. Understanding marine weather forecasts, navigation in more challenging environments with charts, compass. Tide / current tables and resources. Camp skills including tarp set-up, cooking and gear familiarization.

Paddling Skills - Forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep strokes, draw strokes, edging and bracing. Brace turns, bow / stern rudders and draws in forward motion. Emphasis is on boat control in a variety of conditions including; wind waves, swell, surf and currents.

Rescue Skills - Assisted, Unassisted Recoveries and Rolling, Towing and Communication. Participants will practice a variety of re-entry methods with the emphasis on efficiency and control while acting as part of a peer group of paddlers.

Courses Available from Vancouver Island - Broken Group Islands

David Dreves Kayaking / West Beach Paddle
Call or Text 604-318-4019
info@kayakcourses.ca
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