{"title":"Kayak Maritimes (test)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"paddle-canada-level-2-100-wild-islands-nova-scotia","title":"100 Wild Islands, Nova Scotia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe 100 Wild Islands on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is one of the most spectacular sea kayaking environments in Atlantic Canada: a labyrinth of exposed granite islands, sheltered passages, and open Atlantic crossings that reward every skill you've built. This course runs out of Norse Cove, right on the water, with the islands as your classroom from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eIf you've been waiting for a reason to get to Nova Scotia, this is it. Same certification and curriculum quality as our Ontario locations, in an environment that's in a different league entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== TWO AWARDS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0 16px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;text-align:center;padding:16px 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/orcka-bc4686b746c2ba80a722752a9b7240c8149c58ef486394ad21984ad1d49a74c2.jpg?v=1765746739\" alt=\"ORCKA\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;height:64px;width:auto;max-width:100%;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eProvincial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:12px;color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCoastal Kayaking Level 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;text-align:center;padding:16px 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/paddle-canada-logo-large.png?v=1670353128\" alt=\"Paddle Canada\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;height:64px;width:auto;max-width:100%;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eNational\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:12px;color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea Kayak Level 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne course, two awards.\u003c\/strong\u003e You're assessed against both standards across the course. Both are very achievable, and if you meet the assessment criteria, you earn them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== CURRICULUM CARDS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFull days of hands-on training, backed by theory in your online learning dashboard. Four skill domains across four days of Atlantic coastal paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNavigation \u0026amp; Seamanship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eNavigate coastal waters, handle tides and currents, and build the judgment that separates touring paddlers from people in kayaks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Chart reading and route planning through island passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Compass navigation and bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Tidal reading and Atlantic swell interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Crossing strategies and group management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnots, Tarps \u0026amp; Expedition Behaviour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThe camp and group management skills needed for extended kayaking trips, the stuff that separates a day paddle from an expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Key knots for rigging and rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Tarp setups for coastal camping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Expedition behaviour and group dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Loading, launching, and landing in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRisk Management \u0026amp; Weather\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAssess risk, predict weather patterns, and make decisions that keep the group moving safely when conditions shift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Marine weather forecasting and interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Risk assessment frameworks for trip leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Decision-making under uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Emergency planning and contingencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBoat Handling \u0026amp; Rescues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAdvanced strokes, towing techniques, and on-water rescues, refined in real Atlantic coastal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Level 2 stroke refinement and power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Towing setup and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Assisted and self-rescue in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Introduction to rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== SAMPLE SCHEDULE ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eSample Instructional Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eCurriculum focus and locations may shift based on weather and conditions. That flexibility is part of the learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:16px;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 1, Norse Cove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eSafety briefing, skill reviews, and Level 2 rescue exercises.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 2, Ship Harbour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eNavigation, seamanship, and weather forecasting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 3, Owl's Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eCoastal touring, Level 2 strokes, and towing introduction.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 4, Taylor's Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;vertical-align:top\"\u003eRescue and towing scenarios, rolling, and course wrap-up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== LEARNING PLATFORM ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eBuilt for Lifelong Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eEvery Kayak Ontario course includes access to your personal \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34;font-weight:600\"\u003eonline learning dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hybrid system offering clear preparation before the course, structured learning on the water, and continued support afterward. Track your progress, complete short modules on preparation, gear, safety, and theory, and return any time to review lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eTogether, the dashboard and on-water instruction create a learning path that is \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eunique in paddlesports\u003c\/strong\u003e: structured, supportive, and designed to keep you growing long after the course ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#D4A853;font-weight:700\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e   Online learning dashboard access included with your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#D4A853;font-weight:700\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e   Full-colour \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34;font-weight:600\"\u003eKayak Ontario Course Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e available as an add-on: take it to the shoreline, mark it up with notes, and keep as a lasting reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Course instruction and assessment across four full days of on-water training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Expert coaching at 1:4 instructor ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   On-site camping at Norse Cove for the duration of the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Online learning dashboard access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 and Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2 assessment and certification\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== AVAILABLE TO ADD ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eAvailable to Add\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eKayak + drysuit rental\u003c\/strong\u003e: available to book with your course. Own your boat? Bring it. Rental drysuits have latex seals, so if you have a latex allergy, talk to us before you book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCourse manual\u003c\/strong\u003e: full-colour workbook with step-by-step breakdowns and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eNavigation and safety kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: order from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/level-2-gear\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2 Gear collection\u003c\/a\u003e at least two weeks ahead, so it reaches you before you travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== GOOD TO KNOW ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Norse Cove has graciously allowed us to camp on their land for the duration of the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Participants are responsible for meals. We'll visit local spots when time permits, plus camping meal prep is part of the experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Participants are responsible for parking permits at launch sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   The course runs rain or shine, though we reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== EQUIPMENT ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eEquipment Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eRent the two big items from us and bring the smaller kit yourself. It's the same kit you'll carry on every trip after this one, so it's worth having your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea kayak\u003c\/strong\u003e: with two bulkheads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#2D8C9E;background:#E8F4F6;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eDry suit\u003c\/strong\u003e: for cold-water immersion training\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#2D8C9E;background:#E8F4F6;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePFD\u003c\/strong\u003e: one that fits snugly for paddling and rescue practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eNavigation kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chart 4236, deck compass, square plotter, and map case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTowline\u003c\/strong\u003e: with a one-handed quick release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSafety kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: bilge pump and paddle float\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCamping gear\u003c\/strong\u003e: tent, sleeping bag, essentials for 4 nights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this kit? Most people are.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you book, we walk you through what each piece does and why you'll want it, and we're glad to help you choose. Our shop is in Ferndale, on the Bruce Peninsula, so order from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/level-2-gear\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2 Gear collection\u003c\/a\u003e at least two weeks ahead and it will reach you in good time. The chart is the one piece we don't sell, so order that from a chart dealer. We don't keep loaner sets, so please have yours sorted before you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1, or ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 or Flatwater Kayaking, or equivalent experience. You should be comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter your Level 2 →\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue building with the Skill Building Series clinics, explore a Coastal Explorer touring day, or start working toward Level 3. Your coaches already know your abilities, so the progression is seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need my own kayak or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNot the big items. Kayak and drysuit rentals are available to book with your course. You will need your own navigation and safety kit: a chart, compass, plotter, and map case, plus a towline, pump, and paddle float. It's a short list, it's the kit you'll use on every trip after this one, and we're glad to help you choose it. We don't keep loaner sets, and our shop is in Ferndale, so order online in good time. Once you book, we walk you through every piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat certification do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eBoth, if you meet the criteria. You're assessed against the \u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2\u003c\/strong\u003e standards across the course. If you have outstanding items to clear, we'll work with you on a plan to complete them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhere does the course operate from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe course is based out of Norse Cove on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, right on the water with direct access to the 100 Wild Islands. Norse Cove has graciously allowed us to camp on their land for the duration of the course.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow is this different from the Ontario locations?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eSame curriculum, same certification, same coaching quality, but the 100 Wild Islands are in a different league environmentally. Atlantic tides, exposed granite coastline, and open crossings that don't exist in Ontario. If you've done your Level 1 on Georgian Bay and want to see what the Atlantic adds to your paddling, this is the answer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe course runs rain or shine, and paddling in varied conditions is part of the learning. We only reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms or conditions that pose a genuine safety risk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eI did my Level 1 a while ago. Am I ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIf you're comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water, you're ready. If it's been a while, our Skill Building Series half-day clinics are a great way to sharpen fundamentals before committing to the full Level 2. Not sure? Email us and we'll help you assess.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I take my Level 2 somewhere else instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIf you mean at one of our other locations, yes, we run this course in multiple environments with different challenges. If you mean at another school, sure, you can, but then you won't get the 100 Wild Islands 🌊🏝️👈 your loss.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat's the online learning dashboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eOur online learning system with structured modules covering preparation, gear, safety, navigation theory, and more. Access is included with your course, and it extends your learning before, during, and long after the on-water days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eNorse Cove Sea Kayak Centre is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, whose traditional lands, known as Mi'kma'ki, span across Nova Scotia, including the Eastern Shore. We acknowledge and honour the enduring presence, knowledge, and stewardship of the Mi'kmaw Nation, past, present, and future, and recognize the ongoing responsibility to build respectful and reciprocal relationships with Indigenous peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Sept 11 - 14","offer_id":46826663116999,"sku":"100L2-20270911-20270914","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/100WI_780x780px.png?v=1705878370"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-level-3-prep-100-wild-islands-nova-scotia","title":"Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills Preparation and Assessment - 100 Wild Islands, Nova Scotia","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ko-clinic { font-family: inherit; color: #1E2D34; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left !important; container-type: inline-size; max-width: 100%; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; }\n  .ko-clinic * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n    .ko-card-name { font-size: 14px; }\n    .ko-card-desc { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-card-skills li { font-size: 12px; }\n    .ko-list li { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq summary { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq .ko-faq-a { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-prereq p, .ko-next p { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-schedule-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ko-schedule-day { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF1F2; padding: 10px 14px; }\n    .ko-schedule-focus { padding: 10px 14px; }\n  }\n  @supports not (container-type: inline-size) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 360px) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 15px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== HEADER ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Kayak Ontario Level 3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Kayak_Ontario_Level_3_480x480.png?v=1634672147\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:240px;height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdvanced sea kayaking training in open ocean conditions. Five days in Nova Scotia's 100 Wild Islands — tidal water, swell, rock gardens, and the kind of decision-making that Level 3 demands. Book it as training only, or add a Paddle Canada Level 3 assessment for $99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLevel 3 is about more than strokes. It's decision-making, seamanship, and resilience in dynamic coastal environments. You'll refine technique, practise real-world rescues, and take on leadership challenges that build toward the Level 3 standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e100 Wild Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eNova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eL3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003ePrep or Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eCamping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREP OR ASSESSMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePrep or Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSame course, same coaches, same water. Choose your option at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eLevel 3 Prep\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eStructured training toward the Level 3 standard, with honest feedback on where you stand and what to work on before you attempt an assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eLevel 3 Prep + Assessment (+$99)\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eEverything in the prep option, plus a Paddle Canada Level 3 assessment during the course. For paddlers who believe they're at the standard now. Successful candidates are certified at Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 3.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAssessment is against the Paddle Canada standard, in conditions that meet it\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIf you don't meet the standard, or conditions don't allow a full assessment, you get a written breakdown and a path to complete it\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eNot sure you're ready? Book prep. You can upgrade before the course by emailing us\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Work On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLong paddling days with leadership challenges and evening theory. The focus is decision-making under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eRisk Management \u0026amp; Leadership\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe main focus of your on-water time. Advanced trip planning, decisions under pressure, and group leadership in exposed conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrip planning and weather interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eParticipant-led group management scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGo\/no-go decisions in real conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eSeamanship \u0026amp; Navigation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eTidal water navigation in a real ocean environment — not simulated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTides, currents, bearings, and ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGroup navigation challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDead reckoning and open crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eBoat Control in Conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eTechnical paddling in dynamic coastal terrain.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSurf entries and exits\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRock gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMomentum strokes and effective bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eRescues \u0026amp; Towing\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eIncident management at the level expected for assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll-in scenarios and incident management\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMulti-boat tows and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRolling practice and support skills for rough water\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== SAMPLE ITINERARY ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSample Itinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSubject to change with weather and conditions — that adaptability is part of the training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eArrival and orientation. Risk management and tides\/currents workshop. On-water rescue and stroke tune-up. Evening video review.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eWeather forecasting and interpretation. Paddling in current. Turning strokes under momentum. Navigation challenge. Rolling clinic. Evening navigation session.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eExpedition paddle into the Wild Islands. Towing practice and leadership scenarios.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eRock gardening. Advanced rescues. All-in scenarios. Participant-led group management.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eFinal scenarios in the best available conditions. Assessment completion for candidates. Individual feedback, wrap-up, and debrief.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFive days of advanced coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCamping at the Norse Cove base camp for the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddle Canada Level 3 assessment (assessment option only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOnline learning dashboard access for pre- and post-course progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEvening theory and video review sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== EQUIPMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEquipment Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check ko-equip\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003eSea kayak — with two bulkheads, performance hull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-tag ko-tag-env\"\u003eFibreglass boats available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003eDrysuit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-tag ko-tag-env\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003ePFD — mandatory, bring your own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003ePump, whistle, 15m floating line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003eCamping kit — tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove, and personal gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== GOOD TO KNOW ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChoose training only, or add a Paddle Canada Level 3 assessment (+$99) at checkout. Assessment spaces are limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe course runs from Norse Cove on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. Your campsite there is included — bring your own tent and camping kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFood is not included. Bring snacks and lunches suited to full days on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTransportation to Norse Cove and parking permits are the responsibility of participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRuns rain or shine — all conditions except prolonged thunderstorms or extreme weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada Level 2 certification with significant post-certification experience in dynamic coastal conditions. You should have strong rescue skills and comfort in Class 3 environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessment candidates:\u003c\/strong\u003e book the assessment only if you believe you're at the Level 3 standard now. A reliable roll is strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot sure which option fits? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color: #2D8C9E;\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll assess your experience honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this leads →\u003c\/strong\u003e Prep participants leave with honest feedback on their readiness and a clear list of what to develop before assessment. Assessment candidates who meet the standard leave certified at Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 3, the foundation for Level 4 and instructor pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I get certified on this course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes, if you book the Prep + Assessment option. Prep-only participants train alongside assessment candidates but aren't assessed. You can upgrade from prep to assessment before the course by emailing us.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat if I don't pass, or the weather doesn't cooperate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYou'll get a written breakdown of where you stand against the standard and a path to complete your assessment. Level 3 has to be assessed in suitable conditions, and we won't certify on a flat week just to tick a box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need my own kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003ePerformance fibreglass sea kayaks are available. You're welcome to bring your own — it should be a responsive hull with two bulkheads, suitable for dynamic conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhere do I stay?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThe course runs from a base camp at Norse Cove on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, and your campsite there is included in the course fee. Bring your own tent and camping kit. If you'd rather stay indoors, other accommodation in the area is up to you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat about food?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eFood is not included. Bring your own meals, snacks, and water for full days on the water. Local food stops may happen when time allows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to be able to roll?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eFor prep, no. Rolling is part of the course and we'll work on it. For assessment, a reliable roll is strongly recommended.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow physical is this course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eVery. Five days of advanced paddling in ocean conditions with long days on the water and evening theory sessions. You should be fit enough for sustained effort in dynamic water over multiple consecutive days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== ONLINE LEARNING ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eOnline Learning Dashboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery Kayak Ontario course includes access to your personal online learning dashboard — clear preparation before the course, structured learning on the water, and continued support afterward. You'll see your course progress, complete short modules on preparation, gear, safety, weather, and tides, and return any time to review lessons after the course ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Kayak Ontario online learning dashboard\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-25_at_3.53.27_PM_480x480.png?v=1756151768\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-land\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe acknowledge that this course takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eMi'kma'ki\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. These lands and waters are governed by Peace and Friendship Treaties. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn, paddle, and share knowledge here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that sustain and protect these waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Member associations\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Member_Associationsa.png?v=1756146395\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Sep 18 -  22","offer_id":46826833215687,"sku":"L3100-20270918-20270922","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sep 18 - 22 + L3 Assessment","offer_id":50879863128263,"sku":"L3100-20270918-20270922-ASSESS","price":1294.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/L3100.png?v=1729443563"},{"product_id":"cape-breton-coastal-kayaking-instructional-tour","title":"Coastal Mission: Cape Breton","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eGreat Lakes paddlers know wind and waves. They rarely meet a coast like this one. Four days based in Ingonish, Cape Breton: open Atlantic, big cliffs, and few places to land. It is one of the most exposed coasts we have paddled anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis is a post-Level 2 course. Course days run at venues like Cape Smokey, Ingonish Harbour, Meat Cove, White Point, Aspy River and Cabot's Landing, and we return to the campground each evening. Days on the water are paired with shore-based sessions on weather, navigation and trip planning. The skill that matters most here is judgment: reading the forecast, picking the window, and knowing when the answer is no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eIngonish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eCape Breton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eRentals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eAvailable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== TRAINING PARTNERS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/KOOTP.png?v=1760363191\" alt=\"Our Training Partners: ORCKA, Coaching Association of Canada, CanBoat NautiSavoir, SafeSport Training, and Paddle Canada. Contact us at info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== THE FOUR DAYS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eThe Four Days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eSeptember 25 to 28, 2027: four course days, Saturday to Tuesday. Each day's venue is chosen around the forecast and the group, so there is no fixed itinerary. On a coast this exposed, making that call is part of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 0, Arrival\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003ePre-course briefing, group introductions, and gear check.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDays 1 to 3, The Cape Breton Coast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eCoastal paddles with on-water coaching, each one planned around the forecast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Saturday: a visit to the fire hall for the community breakfast and market, with amazing crafts and a Celtic band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Morning forecast and go\/no-go call, made with the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  On-water coaching on an exposed coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Shore-based workshops on weather, navigation and trip planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Alternative activities when paddling is not safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 4, Final Paddle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eApplied skills and leadership focus. Closing debrief. Afternoon departure.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eReading the window:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine forecast, wind and sea state, turned into a go\/no-go call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eExposed-coast planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e committing sections, escape routes, and where the landings are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eOpen-coast boat handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e coached on the water, in conditions matched to the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eLeadership:\u003c\/strong\u003e group management and decision-making on a committing coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Four days of coaching with experienced Kayak Ontario coaches, maximum 1:4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   On-water coaching on every day conditions allow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Shore-based workshops: weather interpretation, navigation and trip planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NOT INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis course is not outfitted or catered. Kayak and gear, food, and transportation are your own to arrange. Rentals are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT TO BRING ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea kayak, paddle, PFD, and safety gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e bring your own, or rent from us and select at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePersonal paddling layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry suit, neoprene, or paddle jacket as appropriate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eAll food and snacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e bring all your own meals and plenty of snacks, more than enough to stay fuelled across four active days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTransportation\u003c\/strong\u003e to and from the site: participants arrange their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== GOOD TO KNOW ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   The course is based out of Ingonish, Cape Breton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Base camp format: daily paddles, evenings at the campground. This is not a backcountry camping expedition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   There are times when paddling here is not safe. When that happens we find alternative activities for the day. Daily plans adapt to weather and conditions, and that is part of what you'll learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Seals, seabirds, and occasional whale sightings are part of paddling this coastline. No guarantees, but it happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Rentals available: sea kayak, dry suit, and paddling kit. Select your rentals at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHERE THIS FITS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhere This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eAfter Level 2 there are three missions. Take any of them, in any order. None is a prerequisite for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #2D8C9E;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;background:#F3F8F9;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eOpen coast · You're here\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eCoastal Mission: Cape Breton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFour days on Cape Breton's open coast. The weather sets the terms, and the landings are few.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTidal Mission: Pembrokeshire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFive days on the Welsh coast. The tide turns, and the features move with it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tidal-mission-pembrokeshire-wales\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Pembrokeshire →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eRiver current\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eSurf Mission: Montreal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThree days on the St. Lawrence. The current runs one way, and the features stay put.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/surf-mission-montreal\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Montreal →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a post-Level 2 course. You need Kayak Ontario or Paddle Canada Level 2, or equivalent coastal experience, with reliable self and assisted rescues. You should be comfortable with a full day on the water. Not sure you're ready? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this leads →\u003c\/strong\u003e Planning and judgment on an exposed coast are core to Level 3. You leave with open-coast days, and the decisions behind them, to build on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow rough will it get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThat depends on the week. This coast is exposed, and late September can be demanding. Each day's venue is chosen to suit the forecast and the group, and learning to make that call is the point of the course.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow is this different from the Tidal and Surf Missions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eMontreal is river current and Pembrokeshire is tide: moving water that runs to a pattern. Cape Breton is open coast. The challenge is exposure, weather and few landings, and the skill is judgment as much as boat handling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs camping involved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe course is based out of Ingonish, and we return to the campground each evening. This is not a backcountry camping expedition. If that's what you're after, see our Philip Edward Island or Lake Superior expeditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need my own kayak and gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThis course is not outfitted, so bring your own sea kayak, paddle, PFD, and safety gear, or rent from us and select your rentals at checkout. Personal paddling layers are also your own. Plan to arrive with everything you need or arrange rentals ahead of time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThere are times on this coast when paddling is not safe. We adapt daily plans to conditions. Some days that means a different venue, and some days it means alternative activities ashore, such as a shore-based workshop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eI've only done my Level 1. Am I ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNot yet. This is a post-Level 2 course on an exposed coast. Take your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sea-kayak-level-2-courses\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/a\u003e first, then come back for this one. Not sure where you stand? Email us and we'll give you an honest assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs this a certification course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNo. It is a four-day course, not an assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eWe acknowledge that this course takes place in \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eUnama'ki\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cape Breton), part of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eMi'kma'ki\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ancestral and unceded territory of the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eMi'kmaq\u003c\/strong\u003e people, who have lived on and cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial. This territory is covered by the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003ePeace and Friendship Treaties\u003c\/strong\u003e, which did not surrender land or resources. We are grateful for the enduring stewardship of the Mi'kmaq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that make a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Sep 25 - Sep 28","offer_id":46835432489159,"sku":"CBIT-20270925-20270928","price":1485.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG-2049.png?v=1791085098"},{"product_id":"100-wild-islands-instructional-tour","title":"100 Wild Islands, Nova Scotia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#b08a3e;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:100px;padding:5px 14px\"\u003e★ Our Atlantic ocean base camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe 100 Wild Islands is one of the last intact coastal wilderness archipelagos in North America: 282 islands sprawling across Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore, just an hour from Halifax but a world away from everything. Turquoise water, white sand beaches, boreal rainforest, seals, seabirds, and ocean tides. If you've paddled sheltered water and wondered what the ocean feels like, this is your answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis trip runs as a \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ebase camp\u003c\/strong\u003e. We set up at Norse Cove Kayak Centre on the edge of the archipelago and paddle out into the islands each day, so your boat stays light and there is a hot shower waiting at the end of it. Days are coached and unhurried, and the group reads tide and weather together. The final day moves to the granite coast at Peggy's Cove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"100 Wild Islands coastline\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG_2564_2_480x480.jpg?v=1766337318\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eBase Camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003e100 Wild Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003e1:4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eInstructor Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eL1+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eKayak Ontario Level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eItinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eEach day's route is chosen on the day, around tide, wind, and swell. That is ocean paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 0: Norse Cove\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eArrive the evening before Day 1. Meet the group, set up camp, then the pre-trip briefing and gear check.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDays 1 to 4: The Islands\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eDay paddles from base into the archipelago: outer islands, white sand beaches, and the run toward Taylor's Head when conditions allow. Tidal navigation, wildlife, and time to just be out there. Back to camp each evening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 5: Peggy's Cove\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eConditions permitting, we pack up camp and move to Peggy's Cove for a final paddle on the granite coast, then fish and chips. You finish about 45 minutes from Halifax airport. If the ocean rules Peggy's Cove out, we paddle from base instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"100 Wild Islands paddling\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG_0293_6a3959e2-636d-42bf-8626-de719e347546_480x480.jpg?v=1766337346\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Five-day instructional base camp expedition with experienced Kayak Ontario coaches at a 1:4 ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Group camp site at our Norse Cove base, starting the night before Day 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Shared group camp gear: tarps and a group kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   A final day at Peggy's Cove, conditions permitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea kayak and paddling kit\u003c\/strong\u003e (paddle, PFD, spray skirt): bring your own, or rent from us and select at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eYour own transport\u003c\/strong\u003e to Norse Cove, and to Peggy's Cove on the final day. Rental boats travel with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePersonal paddling clothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e wetsuit or dry suit and layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eAll your food:\u003c\/strong\u003e meals are self-catered, so bring what you need to cook breakfasts, lunches and dinners for the trip, plus plenty of snacks for the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   This is tidal ocean paddling. Currents, fog, and swell are part of the environment, and paddling from a fixed camp lets us pick the right water for each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Norse Cove Kayak Centre is our base for the whole trip, with showers and washrooms on site. Only your day kit goes in the boat, so there is no squeezing a week of gear through a hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   The 100 Wild Islands archipelago covers 282 islands across Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. Where we paddle each day depends on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Rentals available: sea kayak, dry suit, and camping gear. Select your rentals at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kayak Ontario Level 1 minimum, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/sea-kayak-level-2-courses\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2 strongly recommended\u003c\/a\u003e. An equivalent Paddle Canada or ORCKA sea kayak Level 1 also qualifies. This is tidal ocean water. If you only have Level 1 and sheltered-water experience, do your Level 2 first. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need my own kayak or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eYou can rent what you need: kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, dry suit, and personal camping gear. Select your rentals at checkout. Shared group camp gear is included, and you bring your own tent, sleeping kit and paddling layers. Bringing your own boat and gear is welcome.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhere do we sleep?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIn your own tent at our group site at Norse Cove, every night of the trip including the night before Day 1. Showers and washrooms are on site.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow do I get there?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eFly into Halifax Stanfield (YHZ), rent a car at the airport, and drive about an hour and a quarter east to Norse Cove. Plan to arrive the evening before Day 1 and to travel home the day after Day 5.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow does food work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eMeals are self-catered. You bring and cook your own food for the trip, using the group kitchen at base camp. Pack plenty of snacks for the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs Level 2 really necessary?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIt's strongly recommended. The 100 Wild Islands is tidal Atlantic coastline, and fog, swell, and current are routine. Base camp days are gentler, but the water is the same. If you only have Level 1, \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eemail us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll assess honestly.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe ocean sets the agenda, and base camp gives us options. On rough days we work the sheltered water behind the islands; on calm days we push out to the outer beaches. Learning to read and respond to maritime conditions is part of the experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I earn a certification on this trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eYes, at Level 1. Pair it with the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e online module to be assessed and certify. Prefer just the paddling? The trip stands on its own with no assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThis base camp expedition qualifies for \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. Come to paddle with no assessment, or pair it with the KT1 online module to certify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eOnline Module + This Trip\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eKayak Tripping Level 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eComplete the KT1 theory module and this trip to earn your Kayak Tripping Level 1 certification, the foundation of multi-day paddling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kayak-tripping-level-1-learn-to-kayak-trip-online-module\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView KT1 module →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:16px 0 0\"\u003eWorking toward KT2 or KT3? Those need a moving expedition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/orcka-kayak-tripping-and-guiding-courses\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eSee the full pathway →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eWe acknowledge that this tour takes place within \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eMi'kma'ki\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ancestral and unceded territory of the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eMi'kmaq\u003c\/strong\u003e people, whose lands span Nova Scotia, including the Eastern Shore. This territory is covered by the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003ePeace and Friendship Treaties\u003c\/strong\u003e, which did not surrender land or resources. We are grateful for the enduring stewardship of the Mi'kmaq of these lands and waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that make a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Sept 11 - 15","offer_id":46844694560967,"sku":"100WI-20270911-20270915","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/100WI.png?v=1766336878"},{"product_id":"tidal-mission-pembrokeshire-wales","title":"Tidal Mission: Pembrokeshire, Wales","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PARTNERS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8A9BA3;text-align:center;margin:0 0 10px\"\u003eA course in partnership with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 20px;padding:0 0 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/valley_kayaks_logo.jpg?v=1772249470\u0026amp;width=500\" alt=\"Valley Sea Kayaks\" style=\"display:inline-block;height:36px;width:auto;max-width:45%;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin:0 14px;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Sea-Kayak-Academy-main-round-logo-for-website.avif?v=1790418875\" alt=\"Sea Kayak Academy\" style=\"display:inline-block;height:60px;width:auto;max-width:45%;object-fit:contain;vertical-align:middle;margin:0 14px;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTide is the one thing the Great Lakes can't teach. Five days on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales learning to paddle in a tidal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis is an introduction to tidal water for Level 2 paddlers, not a big-water or tide-race course. The course runs from the Sea Kayak Academy base in Pembrokeshire, in a small group at a maximum of 1:4. We'll practise tidal planning, explore the Pembrokeshire coast, and paddle in moving water matched to the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PHOTO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"A small group of sea kayakers paddling together on the Pembrokeshire coast\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/homepage-sunset-kayaking.jpg?v=1790415119\u0026amp;width=800\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:100%;overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eWales\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003ePembrokeshire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eKayak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== TRAINING PARTNERS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/KOOTP.png?v=1760363191\" alt=\"Our Training Partners: ORCKA, Coaching Association of Canada, CanBoat NautiSavoir, SafeSport Training, and Paddle Canada. Contact us at info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== THE WEEK ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eThe Week\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eOctober 18 to 22, 2027: five coaching days. Each day's venue is chosen around the tide, the weather and the group, so there's no fixed itinerary. What's fixed is the progression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMon to Tue, Tidal Fundamentals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eReading moving water, eddy lines, ferry angles, and timing your paddling around the tide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWed to Thu, Tidal Journeys\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003ePlanning a route around the tide, then paddling it. Gentle moving-water practice once the group is ready.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFri, Bring It Together\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThe best journey the conditions allow, planned by the group.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTidal planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e tide tables, tidal streams, and timing, turned into a go\/no-go plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eMoving water:\u003c\/strong\u003e eddy lines, ferry glides, and breaking in and out, in water pitched to the group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTidal journeying:\u003c\/strong\u003e using the stream to travel, and knowing where it stops helping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eRoute and venue selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e making the daily call on a coast that changes by the hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Five full days of coaching, maximum 1:4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Sea kayak, paddle, and paddling equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Shore-based tidal planning and navigation sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Kayak Ontario online learning dashboard, with pre-course tidal preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Optional: a tour of the Valley Sea Kayaks factory in Nottingham after the course. It's a trek from Pembrokeshire and getting there is up to you; we'll meet you there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PHOTO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;text-align:center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Group sea kayaking along the Pembrokeshire coast on a coached journey\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/sea-kayak-holidays-2.png?v=1790415119\u0026amp;width=800\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NOT INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eTravel, accommodation and meals are not included; participants make their own arrangements. Travel insurance is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT TO BRING ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eDrysuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e October on the Welsh coast. Non-negotiable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePFD and spray skirt\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eHelmet\u003c\/strong\u003e for moving-water days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHERE THIS FITS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhere This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eAfter Level 2 there are three missions. Take any of them, in any order. None is a prerequisite for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #2D8C9E;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;background:#F3F8F9;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTide · You're here\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTidal Mission: Pembrokeshire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFive days on the Welsh coast. The tide turns, and the features move with it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eRiver current\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eSurf Mission: Montreal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThree days on the St. Lawrence. The current runs one way, and the features stay put.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/surf-mission-montreal\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Montreal →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eOpen coast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eCoastal Mission: Cape Breton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFour days on Cape Breton's open coast. The weather sets the terms, and the landings are few.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cape-breton-coastal-kayaking-instructional-tour\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Cape Breton →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kayak Ontario or Paddle Canada Level 2, or equivalent coastal experience, with reliable self and assisted rescues. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/introduction-to-sea-kayaking-in-current\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eIntroduction to Sea Kayaking in Current\u003c\/a\u003e recommended. No tidal experience needed. Not sure you're ready? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this leads →\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidal water is the big gap for Great Lakes paddlers. You come home with tidal experience that prepares you for Level 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs this a big-water or tide-race trip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNo. It's an introduction to tidal water for Level 2 paddlers. Venues and conditions are chosen to suit the group, and the goal is understanding how tide works, not pushing into the biggest water Wales has.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow is this different from Surf Mission: Montreal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eMontreal is river current: it runs one way, all day, and the features stay put. Tide turns, speeds up, slows down, and moves the features with it. Pembrokeshire adds planning around that clock and journeying on an open coast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need tidal experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNo. Great Lakes paddlers with solid Level 2 skills are exactly who this is built for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe programme adapts rather than cancels: more sheltered water, or shore-based tidal planning and navigation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs this a certification course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNo. It's five coaching days, not an assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow many spots are there?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eSeven.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Oct 18 - 22","offer_id":47204891525319,"sku":"WAL-20271018-20271022","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG-2055.png?v=1791086412"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-level-2-murray-harbour-prince-edward-island","title":"Prince Edward Island","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eIn the first two weeks of August, Prince Edward Island's south shore has the warmest salt water north of the Carolinas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eYour classroom is Murray Harbour, in the Island's southeast corner: a tidal harbour sheltering a small protected archipelago. Grey and harbour seals rest on the sandbars at low water. Great blue herons nest in the trees, terns and gannets dive for fish, and bald eagles and osprey work overhead. Beyond the harbour mouth are red sandstone cliffs, long beaches and the open Northumberland Strait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThe harbour fills and empties with the tide and sandbars come and go, so navigation, tides and group decisions are important here. We run it as a basecamp: one campground, a different launch each day. When the course ends you are on Prince Edward Island in August, with Island seafood and a beach in every direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0 16px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;text-align:center;padding:16px 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/orcka-bc4686b746c2ba80a722752a9b7240c8149c58ef486394ad21984ad1d49a74c2.jpg?v=1765746739\" alt=\"ORCKA\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;height:64px;width:auto;max-width:100%;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eProvincial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:12px;color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCoastal Kayaking Level 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:50%;text-align:center;padding:16px 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/paddle-canada-logo-large.png?v=1670353128\" alt=\"Paddle Canada\" style=\"display:block;margin:0 auto;height:64px;width:auto;max-width:100%;border:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eNational\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:block;margin-top:2px;font-size:12px;color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea Kayak Level 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne course, two awards.\u003c\/strong\u003e You're assessed against both standards across the course. Both are very achievable, and if you meet the assessment criteria, you earn them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFull days of hands-on training, backed by theory in your online learning dashboard. Five skill domains across four days of coastal touring, with at least 20 of the 32 hours on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNavigation \u0026amp; Seamanship\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eNavigate coastal waters, handle tides and currents, and build the judgment that separates touring paddlers from people in kayaks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Chart reading and route planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Compass navigation and bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Piloting: handrails, backstops, aiming off, dead reckoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Environmental reading: wind, current, swell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Introduction to tides and currents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Crossing strategies and group management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Collision regulations as they apply to kayakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKnots, Tarps \u0026amp; Expedition Behaviour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThe camp and group management skills needed for extended kayaking trips, the stuff that separates a day paddle from an expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Key knots for rigging and rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Tarp setups for coastal camping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Setting up an emergency overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Expedition behaviour and group dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Loading, launching, and landing in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Transport Canada requirements, and what to carry beyond them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRisk Management \u0026amp; Weather\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAssess risk, predict weather patterns, and make decisions that keep the group moving safely when conditions shift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Marine weather forecasting and interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Risk assessment frameworks for trip leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Leading peers and decision-making under uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Emergency planning, evacuation, and contingencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  VHF, PLBs, satellite messengers, and what each is for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Hypothermia and hyperthermia: signs, treatment, prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBoat Handling \u0026amp; Rescues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eAdvanced strokes, towing techniques, and on-water rescues, refined under real coastal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Level 2 stroke refinement and power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Bow rudders, brace turns, draws, and stern rudders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Towing setup and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Assisted, self and all-in rescues in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Getting a swimmer to shore on your bow or stern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Rescue scenarios: seasickness, injury, hypothermia, leaky boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Introduction to rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKit, Craft \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eSessions on the gear and the story behind it. Required for the ORCKA award, and worth knowing either way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Hull design, outfitting, pumps, skirts, and paddle choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Clothing for harsh conditions, and first aid kit basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Repair kits, and improvising a fix on a beach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  The kayak's history, Greenland paddling, and reconciliation as it relates to paddling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eSample Instructional Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eCurriculum focus and locations may shift based on weather and conditions. That flexibility is part of the learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin-top:16px;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 1, Murray Harbour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eWarm-water day. Safety brief, skill reviews, and Level 2 rescues in the shelter of the harbour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 2, Murray Islands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eIsland to island on chart and compass, past seal sandbars and heron colonies. Navigation, seamanship, and weather forecasting in action.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 3, Panmure Island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDunes, barrier beach, and the Island's oldest wooden lighthouse, built in 1853. Coastal touring, Level 2 strokes, and introduction to towing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:34%;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;border-right:1px solid #EEF1F2;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eDay 4, Boughton Island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55;background:#F3F8F9;vertical-align:top\"\u003eA crossing to a protected island in Cardigan Bay. Rescue and towing scenarios, rolling, and course wrap-up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eBuilt for Lifelong Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eEvery Kayak Ontario course includes access to your personal \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34;font-weight:600\"\u003eonline learning dashboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hybrid system offering clear preparation before the course, structured learning on the water, and continued support afterward. Track your progress, complete short modules on preparation, gear, safety, and theory, and return any time to review lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#D4A853;font-weight:700\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e   Online learning dashboard access included with your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#D4A853;font-weight:700\"\u003e★\u003c\/span\u003e   Full-colour \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34;font-weight:600\"\u003eKayak Ontario Course Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e available as an add-on: take it to the shoreline, mark it up with notes, and keep as a lasting reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Course instruction and assessment across four full days of on-water training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Expert coaching at 1:4 instructor ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Online learning dashboard access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 and Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2 assessment and certification\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eAvailable to Add\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eKayak + drysuit rental\u003c\/strong\u003e: available to book with your course. Own your boat? Bring it. Rental drysuits have latex seals, so if you have a latex allergy, talk to us before you book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCourse manual\u003c\/strong\u003e: full-colour workbook with step-by-step breakdowns and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eNavigation and safety kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: order from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/level-2-gear\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2 Gear collection\u003c\/a\u003e at least two weeks ahead, so it reaches you before you travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   We run from one campground in the Murray Harbour area, and you book your own site. We'll confirm which campground well before the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Getting here is part of the trip: the ferry from Caribou, Nova Scotia lands at Wood Islands, a short drive from Murray Harbour. Or cross the Confederation Bridge and see the Island on the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   The islands are protected and the wildlife lives there. We give seals and nesting birds plenty of room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Meals are your own. Island seafood is close by when time permits, and camp cooking is part of the experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Wilderness first aid (16 hours) with CPR is strongly recommended, though not required to book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   The course runs rain or shine, though we reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eEquipment Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eRent the two big items from us and bring the smaller kit yourself. It's the same kit you'll carry on every trip after this one, so it's worth having your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea kayak\u003c\/strong\u003e: with two bulkheads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#2D8C9E;background:#E8F4F6;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eDry suit\u003c\/strong\u003e: depends on water temperature, which we confirm before your course\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#2D8C9E;background:#E8F4F6;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePFD\u003c\/strong\u003e: one that fits snugly for paddling and rescue practice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eNavigation kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chart 4935, deck compass, square plotter, and map case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eTowline\u003c\/strong\u003e: with a one-handed quick release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSafety kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: bilge pump and paddle float\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eCamping gear\u003c\/strong\u003e: tent, sleeping bag, essentials for 4 nights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;font-size:10px;font-weight:600;padding:2px 8px;border-radius:100px;color:#5A7A86;background:#EEF1F2;margin-top:6px;text-indent:0\"\u003eYours to bring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this kit? Most people are.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you book, we walk you through what each piece does and why you'll want it, and we're glad to help you choose. Our shop is in Ferndale, on the Bruce Peninsula, so order from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/level-2-gear\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eLevel 2 Gear collection\u003c\/a\u003e at least two weeks ahead and it will reach you in good time. The chart is the one piece we don't sell, so order that from a chart dealer. We don't keep loaner sets, so please have yours sorted before you travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1, or ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 or Flatwater Kayaking, or equivalent experience, plus a few day trips under your belt in different locations. You should be comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter your Level 2 →\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep building on the east coast with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paddle-canada-level-3-prep-100-wild-islands-nova-scotia\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLevel 3 preparation in the 100 Wild Islands\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cape-breton-coastal-kayaking-instructional-tour\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eCoastal Mission: Cape Breton\u003c\/a\u003e. Your coaches already know your abilities, so the progression is seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhy Prince Edward Island for a Level 2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eWarm water, mostly. Level 2 puts you in the water more than any course before it, and early August on the Island's south shore is as warm as Canadian salt water gets. Add tide, sandbars, seals, protected islands and a harbour mouth that opens onto the Northumberland Strait, and you get every Level 2 skill on real sea without the cold-water tax. Same curriculum, same certification and same coaching as our Ontario and Nova Scotia courses. It is also an easy course to build a holiday around.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need my own kayak or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNot the big items. Kayak and drysuit rentals are available to book with your course. You will need your own navigation and safety kit: a chart, compass, plotter, and map case, plus a towline, pump, and paddle float. It's a short list, it's the kit you'll use on every trip after this one, and we're glad to help you choose it. We don't keep loaner sets, and our shop is in Ferndale, so order online in good time. Once you book, we walk you through every piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat certification do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eBoth, if you meet the criteria. You're assessed against the \u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 2\u003c\/strong\u003e standards across the course. If you have outstanding items to clear, we'll work with you on a plan to complete them.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I have to roll?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eNo. Paddle Canada introduces rolling at Level 2 rather than testing it. You'll learn the body mechanics, try the components with an instructor beside you, and leave knowing how to go get a reliable roll. It becomes a requirement at Level 3, so it's worth starting now, and warm water is the place to start.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I use a paddle float for re-entries?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eYes, and you don't need permission. Paddle Canada is explicit that re-entry aids like paddle floats and stirrups are welcome and encouraged at any level, and using one doesn't prevent you passing. It just has to be used competently. Bodies are different sizes and shapes, and the goal is getting back in the boat.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhere do participants stay?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eAt one campground in the Murray Harbour area, where you book your own site. We'll confirm which campground well before the course, and you'll have space there to stage gear and decompress between days.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe course runs rain or shine, and paddling in varied conditions is part of the learning. Level 2 is a class 2 certification, so a bit of wind is the assessment rather than a problem. We move locations to find the right water. We only reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms or conditions that pose a genuine safety risk.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eI did my Level 1 a while ago. Am I ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIf you're comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water, you're ready. Not sure? Email us and we'll help you assess.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan I take my Level 2 somewhere else instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eIf you mean at one of our other locations, yes, we run this course in multiple environments with different challenges. If you mean at another school, sure, you can, but then you won't get the dad jokes 🫠👈 your loss.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat's the online learning dashboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eOur online learning system with structured modules covering preparation, gear, safety, navigation theory, and more. 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