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Kayak Rolling Instructor

Kayak Rolling Instructor

$275.00 CAD

Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor

Certification to teach and oversee the Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling Skills Clinic. Learn to coach rolling technique effectively — breaking down the skill, reading what each student needs, and building reliable rolls across different body types and flexibility levels.

BKI+Prerequisite
LMSPre-Course
SaugeenPeninsula
PCCertification

What You'll Learn

This isn't just about being able to roll — it's about being able to teach rolling. Coaching a roll requires understanding the mechanics well enough to diagnose what's going wrong in real time and adjust your approach for each student.

Rolling Technique & Coaching
How to break down the roll into teachable progressions. Sweep, C-to-C, forward-finishing, back deck — coached to the student's body, flexibility, and goals. Understanding what each student needs and adapting on the fly.
Clinic Management
How to structure and run a Rolling Skills Clinic — group management, session pacing, safety protocols, and creating a supportive environment where students are willing to commit to being upside down.
Adaptive Instruction
Different bodies find different solutions. Teaching rolling means understanding how body type, flexibility, and prior experience affect technique — and coaching to those differences rather than forcing a single method.

Prerequisites:

Minimum age 16. Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Instructor certification. Current first aid (14 hr) with CPR. Minimum of two Basic Kayak Skills (or higher) courses taught within the past three years, with lead instructor on at least one.

Certification: Successful candidates earn Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor certification, authorizing you to teach and certify the Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling Skills Clinic.

Questions

Do I need to be able to roll on both sides?
You need a reliable roll and the ability to demonstrate and coach the technique effectively. Contact us if you have questions about the specific skill standard expected.
Is this a pool-based or open-water course?
The course runs on the Saugeen Peninsula. Venue details — including whether pool or open-water sessions are involved — are provided on registration. Contact us for specifics on this year's format.
I have my L1 Instructor — do I still need BKI?
Yes. The prerequisite is Basic Kayak Instructor specifically, plus the teaching experience requirement. L1 Instructor is a different certification path.
What if I haven't taught two courses yet?
The requirement is two Basic Kayak Skills (or higher) courses within the past three years, leading at least one. If you're close but not quite there, get in touch — we can discuss your situation and help you meet the requirement before the course.

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, comprised of the Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation and the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation at Neyaashiinigmiing. We are grateful for the knowledge shared with us by the Indigenous peoples of what is now known as Canada and the circumpolar region of the Northern Hemisphere.

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