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Safety

• Standard safety signals used when paddling in groups
• The purpose of a Float Plan
• Retrieving capsized kayaks
• Bow rescue, T-Rescue, rafting kayaks to form a stable platform

Theory

• Kayak Types – Performance Touring Kayaks (sea kayaks), Touring Kayaks, Recreational Kayaks, and Whitewater Kayaks
• Boat Designs – learn to distinguish the compromises between price, performance, quality, and safety
• Parts of a kayak, safety features, what constitutes a safe kayak
• Boat outfitting, personal fit, control, and safety
• Safety equipment (mandatory and recommended) and how to use
• Paddling apparel for different weather conditions and temperatures
• Kayak paddles, the diverse selection, intention and benefits
• Equipment need, proper use, and care
• Injury prevention, stretches, and warm-ups

Skills

• Entering and exiting from shorelines and dock environments
• Wet exits and re-entries
• Balance points, initial, and secondary stability
• Low brace
• Edging
• Pivot and turning points
• Straight-line paddling, forward and reverse
• Lifts and carries (solo and tandem)
• Forward and reverse strokes, forward and reverse sweeps, reverse stroke, draw stroke, cross-bow stroke

Candidate Evaluations

• Participation in individual and group
• Kayaking skills
• Group awareness and self-control
• General attitude

Successful participants will receive a Paddle Canada flat-water Certification!

• Wide-brimmed sun hat
• Sunglasses and glasses float
• Sunscreen and lip balm (waterproof)
• Proper water clothing, bathing suit, swim shorts, quick dry top, etc... (whatever you feel most comfortable wearing)
• Water shoes (not required)
• Lots of water and a full lunch
• A complete change of clothes and towel

Note: Our lake warms very quickly, so wetsuits and dry suits are generally unnecessary. If you prefer to wear one, you're encouraged to bring your own, or Farmer John wetsuits are available for rent.

Cancellation Policy

Courses are non-refundable; however, a credit is kept on file in the instance of cancellation, provided the cancellation has occurred a minimum of 30 days before any course date. This credit can be used towards a future course or purchase but must be used up within the same calendar year.

Frontenac Outfitters reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses due to extreme weather or lack of participation.

Places to Stay

• We offer on-site wooded and waterfront campsites at an additional cost.

Should you have any questions about our kayak lessons, please do not hesitate to call 613.376.6220 or email us at info@frontenacoutfitters.com. 

If you love this course, your next step is our Sea Kayaking Level 1 2-Day Certification Course!

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