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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, completed separately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis online theory module (KT1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn eligible instructional expedition as the field component\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eComplete both to earn your full certification. You can take them in either order. The module stands on its own as learning — no expedition required if you just want the knowledge.\u003c\/p\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\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. 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","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/kayak-tripping-level-1-learn-to-kayak-trip-online-module","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}