NEW! Learn how to provide considerate, safe and inclusive paddling experiences to friends and family.
This program is for paddlers who consistently find themselves or would like to be the one organizing outdoor activities for friends and family. You may be wondering how to best provide safe and inclusive outdoor experiences and also share what you love with others. This program brings attention to several topics of group safety, management, decision-making and leadership in the context of recreational paddling and outdoor activities. We will examine and help clearly define the role of a leader for recreational paddling. For anyone preparing for advanced sea kayak skill certifications, this training draws on subject matter from the Paddle Canada Level 3 and Level 4 program and will no doubt serve you. While this program offers no formal certification, the knowledge and experience gained will benefit participants in life on and off the water.
To see Minimum Age for this course and our Cancelation Policy, scroll down to The Fine Print.
Course Dates and Times
Duration
4 Evenings + 1 Full day
Price
$545 +HST
Course Includes
- Solo kayak
- Kayak skirt & paddle
- Lifejacket
- Safety equipment
What You Will Learn
- Practical Skills and Topics include:
- Group Dynamics
- Risk Assessment Models
- Incident Management
- Decision-making models
- Group Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Group Management on the water
- Planning and Organizing Principals
Course Prerequisites
- An interest in providing more considerate, safe and inclusive paddling experiences to those friends and family you bring out.
- Intermediate paddling skills and experience including self/assisted rescues and boat control.
What to Bring
- Your completed and signed waiver (download the waiver).
- Bagged lunch/Snacks if participating in a full day excursion
- Water/sports drink
- Active clothing you don’t mind getting wet
- Secure footwear you don’t mind getting wet
- Extra layers in case it cools off during the day
- A change of clothes and shoes
- Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses with floater string
- A rain jacket/pants (optional)
Course Location
Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre
This course starts at our mainland office at 283 Queen’s Quay West. Get driving directions.
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Minimum Age
13 years of age accompanied by an adult or 16 years of age without.
Our Cancelation Policy
To receive a full refund or to switch to another date, we require 7 days notice by email (ask@paddletoronto.com) prior to the start of your program. Exceptions at our discretion. No refunds or reschedules for no shows.
We reserve the right to cancel any program with less than 24 hours notice due to changing weather conditions such as strong winds or thunderstorms. Please check your email for cancellation notices before leaving for your program. In this case, we will try to re-schedule to another date or offer a full refund. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and well-being on the water is our top priority.
