Aim
The participant in Sea Kayaking Level 3 Skills will:

• Focus on the development and practical application of leadership, risk-assessment, decision-making, judgment, group management, and general seamanship, in the context of a multi-day journey,
• Participate in a multi-day journey that includes changing conditions and varying terrain
• Develop the skills necessary to lead a small group of recreational paddlers on an overnight journey.
• Develop the skills outlined in Level 2 to a higher standard of proficiency.

Prerequisites

• Paddling Canada Sea Kayaking Level 2 Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge.
• Tripping experience: extended trips of 2 or more days totaling 10 overnights
• Wilderness First Aid (16 hours) with CPR is strongly recommended.
• VHF radio operators license is recommended.
• Bronze Medallion swimming and life saving (or equivalent) is recommended

Course Length
4-days with an excursion that includes 2 or more adjacent overnights

Class ratio
1 instructor: 4 participants

Location
Exposed coastline with frequent landing opportunities

Conditions
Moderate winds (12-19 knots) Combined sea state near 1-metre with a moderate, occasionally rough sea state.
Surf near 1-meter. Current < 3 knots.

Overview of Sea Kayaking Level 3 Skills