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Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills Course
Oct 1-4, 2026
Cost: $749 +HST
Location:
East Coast Outfitters, Lower Prospect, Nova Scotia
Sea Kayak Level 2 Skills is an advanced four-day course designed for paddlers looking to build confidence and independence in more challenging coastal environments. Through hands-on coaching and real-world scenarios, participants develop stronger rescue skills, navigation, group leadership, and expedition planning abilities while learning to paddle safely and effectively along moderately exposed shorelines and on multi-day journeys.
Prerequisites
What you need to know
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At least 16 years of age.
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Level-1 Sea Kayak Skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge at the discretion of the course director.
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Paddling Experience: At least 3, one-day-long kayaking trips in Level-1 conditions in different locations
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Other Recommendations: Wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR strongly recommended.
What is included
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Instructor: Blair Doyle
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Tent platform camping at ECO (optional)
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Course Material and group equipment
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Paddle Canada Certification
What is not included
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Meals and snacks during the course
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Accommodations
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Your own kayak and paddling equipment
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Transportation
Blair Doyle
Blair is a larger-than-life personality in the paddling community of Nova Scotia with infectious energy and enthusiasm. Blair has educated 1000’s people with his outdoor skill safety knowledge and humor. Canoeing and kayaking are just two of his outdoor passions.
He is a Master Instructor Trainer with the Canadian Red Cross. He is an integral part of SAR on the East Coast and has served on the Paddle Canada Board of Directors. When he is not paddling he is the owner of Adventure & Safety Atlantic
What you will learn:
Re-entry Skills: Solo, All-in, Bow Rescue, Exercises and Scenarios, Introduction to Rolling, Towing
Paddling Skills: Launching and Landing, Forward Stroke, Turning Strokes, Sweep Strokes, Low and High Brace Turns, Bow Rudders, Low Brace Recovery, High Brace Recovery, Draws, Stern Rudder: Draw & Pry, Paddling in Rough Water
Knowledge: Equipment, Introduction to Tides and Currents, Wilderness Navigation Techniques and Chart/Map Work, Weather Interpretation and Basic Forecasting, Heat and Cold Issues, Emergency Overnight, Leadership and Decision Making, Risk Assessment, Incident Management and Evacuation Options, Knots and Ropework, Collision Regulations
