Safety & Skills Program (Paddle Canada Certification) - 3 days

Paddle Canada Certification - Sea Kayaking Skills Level 1 This program, presented over three days, is designed to provide paddlers with the skills necessary to embark safely upon day adventures in calm and relatively sheltered conditions. Successful candidates will be awarded the nationally recognized certification of Paddle Canada: Flatwater Sea Kayaking Skills / Sea Kayaking Skills Level I. Dates : To be announced (or on request groups of 4) Location: FreshAir Adventure's home base in Alma Cost: $325.00 + HST What is Included: Equipment, lunches, BBQ at FreshAir Adventure's home base, Paddle Canada fees. We encourage participants to use their own boats as long as they are designed for open water. Rentals available if needed. Lodging: Camping is available in Fundy National Park. We would be happy to suggest other accommodations in the area. General Objectives: Participants will develop and practice the following skills during on-water sessions: Launch and landing techniques Strokes - forward and reverse, turning, sideways displacement and recovery Rescue - self and assisted Towing Boat tilt and edge control. Theory sessions will include: Equipment used in sea kayaking Canadian Coast Guard policies and regulations, trip planning Introduction to sea kayaking navigation and journeying (route selection, weather, chart and compass use, taking / following a compass bearing)