{"title":"Online Courses","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:left;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eOnline Courses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOur online courses carry the theory for four progressions. Open the one you are on to see where each online course sits and what it pairs with on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;font-size:12px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1E2D34;color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;padding:2px 10px;margin:2px;\"\u003eOnline course\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #1E2D34;border-radius:10px;padding:1px 10px;margin:2px;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#F4F6F7;border:2px dashed #A9B4B9;color:#5B6870;border-radius:10px;padding:1px 10px;margin:2px;\"\u003eComing soon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D6DDE0;border-radius:18px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px;background:#FBF3F2;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"float:right;font-weight:700;color:#C0392B;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#C0392B;margin-right:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Canada Sea Kayak, Levels 1 to 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eThe core skills ladder. Every level comes with its online course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePaddle Canada bundles paddling skills and trip planning into each level. Every on-water course includes its online course, so you arrive knowing the theory and spend your water time paddling. Level 3 is our ocean course. For the Great Lakes beyond Level 2, see ORCKA Coastal Kayaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C0392B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 1 Online Course\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eIncluded with Level 1. Sold here as prep or a refresher.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #C0392B;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C0392B;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 1 Sea Kayak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eWhere everyone starts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C0392B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 2 Master Course\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eIncluded with Level 2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #C0392B;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C0392B;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 2 Sea Kayak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eAlso earns ORCKA CK1.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C0392B;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 3 Preparation Course\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eIncluded with Level 3.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #C0392B;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#C0392B;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 3 Sea Kayak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eOn the ocean. Preparation, or preparation plus assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D6DDE0;border-radius:18px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px;background:#EEF7F8;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"float:right;font-weight:700;color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#0F7C8C;margin-right:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Coastal Kayaking, CK1 to CK3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5B6870;\"\u003ePaddling skill on its own. Our Great Lakes track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eORCKA splits what Paddle Canada bundles. Coastal Kayaking is the skills stream: strokes, rescues and handling conditions. Trip planning and camping live in Kayak Tripping, the next panel. Our Level 2 earns CK1 alongside Paddle Canada Level 2. CK2 and CK3 take your skills further in Great Lakes conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #0F7C8C;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 1 Sea Kayak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eStart here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#0F7C8C;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eLevel 2 Master Course\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eCovers the CK1 theory. Included with Level 2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #0F7C8C;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCK1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eEarned on our Level 2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F7;border:2px dashed #A9B4B9;color:#5B6870;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eComing soon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCK2 Online\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #0F7C8C;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCK2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eOpens Coastal Kayaking Instructor 1.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F7;border:2px dashed #A9B4B9;color:#5B6870;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eComing soon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCK3 Online\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #0F7C8C;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCK3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eThe top of the skills stream.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D6DDE0;border-radius:18px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px;background:#EEF6EE;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"float:right;font-weight:700;color:#2E7D32;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#2E7D32;margin-right:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Kayak Tripping, KT1 to KT3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eExpedition planning, camping and leadership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eEvery Kayak Tripping level has two parts: an online theory course and a field component on a real expedition. You need both to certify, in either order. KT1 needs Level 1 skills. KT2 asks for more: CK1 or Paddle Canada Level 2 skills, a logbook of roughly 500 km and 25 nights of tripping, and age 17 or older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2E7D32;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT1 Learn to Kayak Trip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eTrip planning, weather, risk, campsites.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2E7D32;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eAny eligible instructional expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;font-size:12px;color:#5B6870;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth parts certify KT1. Then build your log.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2E7D32;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT2 Expedition Leadership\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eGroup management and guiding decisions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2E7D32;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT2 Field Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eLeadership rotations in real conditions. Opens Kayak Tripping Instructor 1.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;border:none;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:6px 0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F4F6F7;border:2px dashed #A9B4B9;color:#5B6870;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eComing soon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT3 Online\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;width:50%;padding:0;border:none;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2E7D32;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eKT3 Field Expedition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eThe trip leader credential, with leadership built in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #D6DDE0;border-radius:18px;margin:0 0 12px;background:#ffffff;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:14px 18px;background:#EEF2F7;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"float:right;font-weight:700;color:#1F4E79;\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:#1F4E79;margin-right:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavigation, Nav 1 to Nav 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5B6870;\"\u003eCharts, tides and route planning, alongside any level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNavigation is a supplementary track that runs beside your levels rather than in front of them. Nav 1 is the foundation and comes with our Level 2 courses. Nav 2 covers the full Level 2 navigation syllabus, with live sessions online or at our Hamilton shop, practice charts mailed to you, and Nav 1 included so you can catch up. Nav 3 prepares you for Level 3 and needs Nav 2 first. You are assessed at each level before moving on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F4E79;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eNav 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eChart basics, self-paced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F4E79;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eNav 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eLevel 2 navigation. Live cohort plus self-paced lessons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:2px;height:14px;background:#A9B4B9;margin:4px auto 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:0;height:0;border-left:6px solid transparent;border-right:6px solid transparent;border-top:8px solid #A9B4B9;margin:0 auto 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1F4E79;color:#ffffff;border-radius:12px;padding:10px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eNav 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;opacity:0.9;\"\u003eLevel 3 preparation. Requires Nav 2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;font-size:12px;color:#5B6870;margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003eRuns alongside, any time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#ffffff;border:2px solid #1F4E79;border-radius:12px;padding:8px 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1F4E79;\"\u003eOn the water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eCharts, Tides and Safety\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;line-height:1.4;color:#5B6870;\"\u003ePut the chart work to use afloat. Not a fourth level: join whenever it suits you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003eAlso online: Risk Management for Paddle Sports Leaders, a standalone course for anyone leading on the water. To see how all of it fits together, visit \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/kayak-ontario-certification-pathway-chart\" style=\"color:#0F7C8C;\"\u003eYour Sea Kayak Journey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"navigation-and-day-trip-planning-on-water","title":"Kayak Ontario - Navigation Level 2","description":"\u003c!-- Nav L2: Chart Work and Drift --\u003e\n\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; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left !important; max-width: 100%; }\n  .ko-clinic p { font-size: 15px; color: #5A7A86; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; text-align: left !important; }\n  .ko-clinic p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .ko-clinic strong { color: #1E2D34; }\n  .ko-clinic em { color: #1E2D34; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; 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Level 2 is about what actually happens once you leave the beach: \u003cem\u003ewind and water push you off your line, and the paddler who knows by how much is the one who arrives where they planned.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eSix live sessions on Saturday afternoons, every second week, with online lessons in between. Join in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom. We mail you the same paper chart, so everyone plots on the same water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eLive Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e1.5 hr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eEach Session\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eor Zoom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eChart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eMailed to You\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSix sessions, built in order. Each one adds a layer to the last, finishing with a real crossing planned on your own chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eDead Reckoning \u0026amp; Estimated Position\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eWhere you should be, worked out from time, speed and heading, and what to do when the world disagrees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eA Level 1 review to get everyone on the same chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTides and currents: the groundwork for everything that follows\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe DR plot: tracking where you should be\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEstimated position vs. a fix, and when to trust each\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eSet, Drift \u0026amp; Course to Steer\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe core of the course. How moving water pushes you sideways, and how to aim so you still arrive.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe vector triangle, made simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTurning a planned track into a heading you can paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eWind \u0026amp; Leeway\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eOn the Great Lakes, wind usually moves a kayak more than current does. Plan for it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHow wind pushes a sea kayak off its line\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEstimating leeway and building it into the plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003ePosition Fixing\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eProving where you are, using what you can see.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCross bearings, back bearings and transits\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUsing a transit to spot drift while you paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEmergency bearings: the full version of what Level 1 introduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eCurrent \u0026amp; Water-Level Data\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eReading the published numbers and knowing what they mean for your trip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eReading Canadian Hydrographic Service tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGreat Lakes water levels and chart datum, in depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-bonus\"\u003eBonus\u003c\/span\u003eThe rule of twelfths, the 50\/90\/100 rule and slack water\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eCapstone Crossing\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eEverything together, on paper, before you do it on the water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePlan a real crossing on your mailed chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMarked, with written feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e2027 Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll sessions run Saturday afternoons, in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom. Each session's online lesson is due before you arrive. Registration closes Saturday, January 9, two weeks before session one, so your chart arrives in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-sched\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Jan 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 1\u003c\/span\u003eTides and currents, dead reckoning, and a Level 1 review\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Feb 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 2\u003c\/span\u003eSet, drift and course to steer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Feb 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 3\u003c\/span\u003eWind and leeway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Mar 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 4\u003c\/span\u003ePosition fixing and emergency bearings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Mar 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 5\u003c\/span\u003eCurrent and water-level data\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Apr 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 6\u003c\/span\u003eCapstone crossing: plan, present, and get it marked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow It Runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn online lesson first (about 1 to 1.5 hours), then the live session on the next session Saturday\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLive sessions are working sessions: you plot, we coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRuns in the off-season, finishing before paddling season starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe full Nav L1 online course, so you can catch up or refresh before session one\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSix 1.5-hour live sessions, in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA paper practice chart, mailed to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA marked capstone crossing with feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e None beyond Nav L1, which is included. Complete it before session one. Bring a Douglas protractor and dividers; both are available in the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLevel 2 candidates and holders who want the navigation side solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddlers starting to plan their own crossings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone heading toward Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext online:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kayak-ontario-navigation-level-3\"\u003eNavigation Level 3: Crossings and Level 3 Prep\u003c\/a\u003e runs in the off-season after paddling season. A pass on the Level 2 capstone is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the water:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003eKayak Navigation: Charts, Tides, and Safety\u003c\/a\u003e puts this to work on the Tobermory coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShop or Zoom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eEither, session by session. Both groups work on the same mailed chart at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs there a test?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThe capstone crossing is marked. Passing it is your entry to Navigation Level 3.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to finish Nav L1 first?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. It's included with registration. Work through it before session one so the live sessions can start straight at drift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eTides on the Great Lakes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eWe cover what Level 2 needs and how Great Lakes water really moves. The tidal rules of thumb are included as clearly marked bonus material for when you paddle the coast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41272458477767,"sku":"NAV2-20270123-20270403","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/nav2.png?v=1734449873"},{"product_id":"kayak-ontario-navigation-level-1","title":"Kayak Ontario - Navigation Level 1","description":"\u003c!-- Nav L1: Coastal Navigation Fundamentals. 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}\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 15px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eNav L1: Coastal Navigation Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-series\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-series-label\"\u003ePart of the KO navigation series\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 1\u003c\/strong\u003eCharts \u0026amp; bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/navigation-and-day-trip-planning-on-water\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003eSet \u0026amp; drift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kayak-ontario-navigation-level-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3\u003c\/strong\u003eCrossings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn water\u003c\/strong\u003eTobermory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eNavigate the way experienced paddlers do: chart and compass, no GPS required. \u003cem\u003eAn online, self-paced course that teaches you to plan routes, follow bearings, and always know where you are.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis isn't a lecture series. Every lesson is built around doing: measuring real distances on real charts, taking bearings, plotting courses, and solving the navigation problems you'll actually face on Georgian Bay, Lake Superior, or wherever you paddle. When your battery dies or your screen washes out in the sun, this is the skill set that's still working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eModules\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e30+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eLessons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eSelf-paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eGear needed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-28_at_7.12.28_PM.png?v=1766967172\" alt=\"Nav L1 interactive lesson on the Kayak Ontario learning platform\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFive skill areas, built in sequence. Each one is practiced with interactive exercises and scenarios set on Ontario waters: the 30,000 Islands, the Saugeen Peninsula, Lake Superior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eChart Reading\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe chart is the foundation of everything else. Learn to read it the way you'd read a road map, fluently and at a glance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDecode chart symbols: rocks, shoals, lights, and buoys\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUnderstand scale and measure real distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFind the right chart for your paddling area\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eCompass Skills\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eA compass only helps if you trust it, and you only trust it once you understand it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHow marine compasses work, and why they differ from hiking compasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrue north vs. magnetic north, and why it matters in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTake a bearing from a chart and follow it on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePlot courses with a Douglas Protractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003ePiloting Techniques\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eMost coastal navigation isn't math. It's technique. These are the habits that keep you found without ever taking your hands off the paddle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHand-railing: navigating along shorelines and features\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBackstops: knowing when you've gone too far\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAiming off: the trick to finding narrow channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCheckpoints and waypoints for tracking progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eTime, Speed \u0026amp; Distance\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eOne formula, endless uses. Time is the navigation instrument you always have with you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe 60 D=ST formula: navigation math made simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRealistic group speeds for trip planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUsing time as a navigation tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eTrip Planning\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eNavigation starts at the kitchen table. A well-planned trip needs very little navigating; a poorly planned one needs rescuing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAlpha vs. beta knowledge: research vs. real-time decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eFloat plans that actually help SAR find you\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBuilding a passage plan with legs, times, and contingencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/2019-08-04_025_1_480x480.jpg?v=1643295818\" alt=\"Kayaker navigating with chart and compass\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCourse Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e7 modules with 30+ interactive lessons, at your own pace, on any device\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHands-on exercises using real CHS charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePractice scenarios based on Ontario paddling destinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSelf-assessment checklist to track your progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo prerequisites, no equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you need is built into the course. If you want to practice with physical charts and tools afterward, we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake it to the water:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003eKayak Navigation: Charts, Tides, and Safety\u003c\/a\u003e is four days at our Ferndale shop and on the Tobermory coast. Nav L1 is included with registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep going online:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/navigation-and-day-trip-planning-on-water\"\u003eNavigation Level 2: Chart Work and Drift\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kayak-ontario-navigation-level-3\"\u003eNavigation Level 3: Crossings and Level 3 Prep\u003c\/a\u003e both run in the off-season, with live Saturday sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eAny paddler who wants to answer \"where am I?\" and \"how do I get there?\" without a screen. It's especially useful if you paddle island-rich areas like the 30,000 Islands, or you're preparing for Paddle Canada Level 2. Navigation is a core part of that curriculum, and arriving with it already solid changes the course.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs an online course enough to learn navigation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eFor the fundamentals, yes. Chart reading, bearings, and planning are desk skills first; the water is where you apply them. When you're ready, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003eKayak Navigation: Charts, Tides, and Safety\u003c\/a\u003e tests them against a real coastline, real wind, and a moving kayak.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to buy charts or a compass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. All exercises use chart excerpts and tools built into the lessons. When you're ready to buy the real thing, the course tells you exactly what to look for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow long do I have to finish?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThere's no deadline. Work through it at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43110861471943,"sku":"","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG-0184.png?v=1734868113"},{"product_id":"kayak-ontario-navigation-level-3","title":"Kayak Ontario - Navigation Level 3","description":"\u003c!-- Nav L3: Crossings and Level 3 Prep --\u003e\n\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; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left !important; max-width: 100%; }\n  .ko-clinic p { font-size: 15px; color: #5A7A86; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; 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}\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eNavigation Level 3: Crossings and Level 3 Prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-series\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-series-label\"\u003ePart of the KO navigation series\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kayak-ontario-navigation-level-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 1\u003c\/strong\u003eCharts \u0026amp; bearings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/navigation-and-day-trip-planning-on-water\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003eSet \u0026amp; drift\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd class=\"on\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 3\u003c\/strong\u003eCrossings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn water\u003c\/strong\u003eTobermory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLevel 2 taught you to correct for drift on a single leg. Level 3 is the whole crossing: \u003cem\u003eseveral legs, changing conditions, a decision point in the middle, and a plan that still works when the fog comes in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBuilt for paddlers heading toward Level 3. Six live sessions on Saturday afternoons, every second week, with online lessons in between, in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eLive Sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e1.5 hr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eEach Session\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eOff-season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eAfter Paddling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eL2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003ePass Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFive topics over six sessions, finishing with a multi-day passage plan you build, defend and have assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eTides \u0026amp; Currents\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe tidal rules of thumb from Level 2 become working tools for real crossings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe rule of twelfths and the 50\/90\/100 rule, applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTurning tidal streams into a ferry angle you can hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eSecondary Stations\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eMost places you paddle aren't reference ports. Here's how to get the numbers anyway.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWorking from reference ports to secondary stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eApplying time and height differences to plan your timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eComplex Trip Planning\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eReal crossings rarely have one set of conditions from start to finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMulti-leg crossings with changing wind or current\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAbort criteria and bail-out points, set before you launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eRestricted Visibility \u0026amp; Emergency Scenarios\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eNavigating when there's nothing to aim at, and when the plan has to change fast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHolding a bearing with no visual reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eGroup navigation and sound signals in fog\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWorking emergency scenarios on the chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eMulti-Day Passage Plan\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eTwo sessions: build the plan, then review and assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eA full multi-day coastal plan on your mailed chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAssessed, with written feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e2027 Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll sessions run Saturday afternoons in the off-season, in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom. Each session's online lesson is due before you arrive. Registration closes Saturday, September 18, two weeks before session one, so your chart arrives in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-sched\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Oct 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 1\u003c\/span\u003eTides and currents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Oct 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 2\u003c\/span\u003eSecondary stations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Oct 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 3\u003c\/span\u003eComplex trip planning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Nov 13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 4\u003c\/span\u003eRestricted visibility and emergency scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Nov 27\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 5\u003c\/span\u003eMulti-day passage plan: build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-date\"\u003eSat, Dec 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-sched-num\"\u003eSession 6\u003c\/span\u003eMulti-day passage plan: review and assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSix 1.5-hour live sessions, in our Hamilton shop or on Zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA paper practice chart, mailed to you\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn assessed passage plan with feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete the series and join us for the final ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pass on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/navigation-and-day-trip-planning-on-water\"\u003eNavigation Level 2\u003c\/a\u003e capstone. Not sure where you stand? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddlers preparing for Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone planning open-water crossings or multi-day coastal trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrip leaders who make the navigation calls for a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the water:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/essentials-of-kayak-navigation-charts-tides-and-safety\"\u003eKayak Navigation: Charts, Tides, and Safety\u003c\/a\u003e puts crossings and passage planning to work on the Tobermory coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I skip Level 2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eLevel 3 starts where the Level 2 capstone ends, so a pass is required. If you already navigate at that level, get in touch and we'll talk through options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShop or Zoom?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eEither, session by session. Both groups work on the same mailed chart at the same time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs this a certification course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. It's preparation. The crossing and passage-planning skills built here are the ones Level 3 courses expect you to arrive with.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43112143552711,"sku":"NAV3-20271002-20271211","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/nav3.png?v=1734458415"},{"product_id":"level-1-online-companion","title":"Level 1 - Online Companion","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\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:10px\"\u003eLevel 1 Online Companion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis is the same online course every Kayak Ontario Level 1 student trains with. Not a summary of it, not a lighter version built for resale. You get the full Level 1 Master Course: the video skill library, the theory lessons, and the resources our own students use before, during, and after their weekend on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eMaybe you took Level 1 with us a few seasons ago. Maybe you certified somewhere else and want a structured way to keep the foundations sharp. Either way, this is a self-paced way to revisit why things work the way they do, and to bring more awareness to every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F2F7F8;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne course, kept current.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this is our live Master Course, you get every update we make to it. A few lessons cover logistics for students enrolled in an in-person Kayak Ontario course, like what gear to bring on course day. If you're studying on your own, skim past those. Everything else is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1E2D34;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;margin:14px 0 6px\"\u003eOn-Water Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eVideo lessons covering the full Level 1 skill set: the forward stroke, reverse strokes and stopping, stationary turning strokes, turning under momentum, draw strokes, edging and bracing, towing, rudders, and re-entry skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;margin:14px 0 6px\"\u003eTheory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWeather forecasting and reporting, reading charts, piloting, risk management, trip planning, Leave No Trace, and the history and heritage of the boats we paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#2D8C9E;margin:14px 0 6px\"\u003eGear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eWhich kayak to buy, the parts of a kayak and what they do, and how a dry suit should fit. Straight answers to the questions that cost paddlers the most money to get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1E2D34;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003ePast Kayak Ontario students who took Level 1 before the 2026 season, paddlers who completed Level 1 elsewhere and want to keep learning, and anyone who wants a structured refresh before moving toward Level 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F2F7F8;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a learning resource, not a certification course. Completing it doesn't award a Paddle Canada or ORCKA certification, and online study never replaces on-water assessment. If you're booked into a Kayak Ontario Level 1 course, this content is already included with your course, so there's no need to buy it separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#1E2D34;margin:24px 0 8px\"\u003eAccess and Format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eSelf-paced and fully online, with ongoing access and no expiry. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile, and includes links to the Kayak Ontario manuals and reference resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFFFFF;border:1px solid #DCE7EA;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:8px 0 4px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for what's next?\u003c\/strong\u003e When the foundations feel solid and you want coastal water, bigger conditions, and overnight skills, that's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sea-kayak-level-2-courses\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:600\"\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45657945964743,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/olcc.png?v=1760969433"},{"product_id":"kayak-tripping-level-1-learn-to-kayak-trip-online-module","title":"Kayak Tripping Level 1 - Learn to Kayak Trip","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ko-clinic { font-family: inherit; 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Trip planning, route design, risk assessment, weather interpretation, campsite logistics, and the fundamentals of multi-day coastal travel — completed at your own pace before you head out on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis module covers the knowledge side. To earn your full KT1 certification, you'll also need to complete an instructional expedition separately — any of our eligible expeditions will qualify as the field component.\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\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eKT1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eTheory Module\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eORCKA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eL1+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eExperience Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrip planning, route design, and daily decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeather interpretation and applying forecasts to real conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRisk awareness, hazard identification, and on-trip mitigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCampsite selection, setup, and backcountry logistics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEfficient packing, group organization, and teamwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow-impact coastal travel and environmental practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKitchen systems, food planning, and managing multi-day travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHO IT'S FOR ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddlers preparing for their first multi-day coastal trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddlers entering the ORCKA Kayak Tripping and Guiding pathway\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants the planning and risk management knowledge before heading into the backcountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== HOW CERTIFICATION WORKS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHow Certification Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe ORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 1 certification has two components. The rules are simple, and they matter:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-num\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo parts, one certification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete this online theory module and one eligible instructional expedition. When both are done, you've earned your KT1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEither order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the module before your expedition or after — there's no required sequence between the two components, and no deadline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne expedition, one certification.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each certification level requires its own dedicated expedition. A single trip cannot count toward both KT1 and KT2 — if you're pursuing both, you'll complete two separate expeditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne level at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Certifications are earned sequentially. KT1 must be complete before KT2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth parts stand on their own.\u003c\/strong\u003e The module is complete learning by itself, and every expedition is a full experience without the theory. Certification only requires pairing them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== ELIGIBLE EXPEDITIONS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEligible Expeditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAny of the following expeditions qualify as the field component for KT1 certification. Browse all expeditions in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/instructional-expeditions\"\u003eInstructional Expeditions collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eLake Opeongo — Algonquin Park\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFour-day base camp expedition. Beginner-friendly — designed for paddlers with L1 experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/lake-opeongo-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003ePhilip Edward Island — Georgian Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day expedition through the Fox Islands. L1+ experience required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/philip-edward-island-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eLake Superior — North Shore\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day coastal expedition. L1+ experience required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/lake-superior-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eCape Breton — Ingonish\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day base camp expedition on the Atlantic coast. L1+ experience required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/cape-breton-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003e100 Wild Islands — Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day tidal ocean expedition. L1+ experience, L2 recommended.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/100-wild-islands-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT1 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003ePukaskwa — National Park\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eEight-day wilderness expedition on Lake Superior. L1+ experience required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/pukaskwa-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada Level 1 skills or equivalent comfort in coastal conditions. The online module can be started any time — no deadline for completion.\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\u003eDo I need to do the expedition at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. The online module and the expedition are separate. Complete them in either order, at your own pace. Both are required for full KT1 certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan one expedition count toward both KT1 and KT2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Each certification requires its own dedicated expedition. One trip counts toward one certification — if you're pursuing both KT1 and KT2, you'll complete two separate expeditions, one per level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhich expedition should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eAny of the listed expeditions qualify. Opeongo is the most beginner-friendly (base camp, smaller water). The others are progressively more demanding. Choose based on your experience level and what environment excites you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I just do the module without an expedition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The module stands on its own as learning. You won't earn the KT1 certification without the field component, but the knowledge is yours to keep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs there a deadline to complete the module?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Work through it at your own pace. Access doesn't expire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between KT1 and KT2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eKT1 covers the fundamentals of multi-day trip planning and participation. KT2 covers expedition leadership and guiding — advanced decision-making, group management, and taking responsibility for others on the water. KT1 must be completed before KT2, and each requires its own dedicated expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"Online Only KTL1T","offer_id":45754079609031,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hybrid Course","offer_id":45754079641799,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/KTL1.png?v=1762532039"},{"product_id":"kayak-tripping-level-2-expedition-leadership-guiding-certification","title":"Kayak Tripping Level 2 - Expedition Leadership \u0026 Guiding Certification","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; margin: 0; padding: 0; 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}\n  .ko-media-center img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; }\n\n  \/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- *\/\n  @container (max-width: 400px) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 16px; }\n    .ko-clinic p { font-size: 14px; }\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  }\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!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe online theory component of the ORCKA Kayak Tripping Level 2 certification — Expedition Leadership and Guiding. Advanced route planning, environmental forecasting, group leadership, risk management systems, and the judgment required to take responsibility for others on multi-day coastal expeditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the knowledge side. To earn your full KT2 certification, you'll also need to complete an eligible expedition separately as the field component. Both are required — no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Kayak Ontario expedition group\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/T16-and-T18_group.jpg?v=1705875766\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\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\"\u003eOnline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eSelf-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eKT2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eTheory Module\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eORCKA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003eKT1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eRequired\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpedition-level route planning and environmental forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGroup leadership and decision-making in variable weather and sea states\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRisk management systems and emergency response in remote environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdvanced chart work, tidal planning, and current analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpedition logistics — provisioning, efficiency, and field repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCoaching and leadership presence on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional guiding ethics, communication, and safety culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHO THIS IS FOR ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWho This Course Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddlers who have completed KT1 and are ready for the next step\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAspiring guides seeking certification and insurance eligibility under ORCKA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExperienced trippers ready to test their skills on true coastal expeditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnyone looking to move from participant to leader in backcountry sea kayaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITES ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKT2 holds a professional-level standard. Documentation will be requested and verified before registration is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCompleted KT1 certification (online theory + eligible expedition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1, Paddle Canada Level 2, or equivalent skill\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMinimum 500 km of logged sea kayaking experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e25+ nights of backcountry camping, including one near-wilderness trip of 5+ days\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMinimum age: 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== ELIGIBLE EXPEDITIONS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEligible Expeditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAny of the following expeditions qualify as the field component for KT2 certification. Browse all expeditions in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/collections\/instructional-expeditions\"\u003eInstructional Expeditions collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT2 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003e100 Wild Islands — Nova Scotia\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day tidal ocean expedition. Leadership rotations in real coastal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/100-wild-islands-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT2 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003eSlate Islands — Lake Superior\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eFive-day open-water crossing and remote island expedition. 1:3 instructor ratio.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/slate-islands-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-label\"\u003eKT2 Field Component\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"ko-program-card-title\"\u003ePukaskwa — National Park\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-program-card-desc\"\u003eEight-day wilderness expedition on Lake Superior's wildest coastline.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"ko-program-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/pukaskwa-instructional-expedition\"\u003eView expedition →\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I do the expedition separately?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The online theory and the expedition are separate purchases. You can complete them in either order. Both are required for full KT2 certification.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhich expedition should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eIt depends on what environment you want to lead in. The Slate Islands and Pukaskwa are big freshwater — open crossings, dynamic weather, remote coastline. The 100 Wild Islands is tidal ocean — currents, fog, Atlantic swell. Choose based on where you want your leadership tested.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I take the module without doing an expedition?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The theory knowledge stands on its own for professional development. You won't earn the KT2 certification without the field component, but the learning is valuable regardless.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs there a deadline to complete the module?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Work at your own pace. The module stays open in your dashboard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between KT1 and KT2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eKT1 covers expedition fundamentals — navigation, camp craft, trip planning, and group participation. KT2 is leadership and guiding: you're responsible for others, making route decisions, managing risk, and running the expedition. KT1 is required before KT2.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat happens after KT2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eKT2 graduates can enroll in the ORCKA Online Trip Leader Module to lead overnight kayak trips, apply for personal guiding insurance, assist or co-lead instructional expeditions, and work toward ORCKA Instructor status.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PATHWAY ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCertification Pathway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKT2 certification signals readiness to operate independently as a coastal leader or guide on overnight expeditions. Graduates meet the standards required for personal guiding insurance through ORCKA's recognized pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter KT2, you can:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEnroll in the ORCKA Online Trip Leader Module to lead overnight trips at your certification level. Apply for personal guiding insurance. Assist or co-lead instructional expeditions. 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