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}\n    .ko-card-desc { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-card-skills li { font-size: 12px; }\n    .ko-list li { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq summary { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-faq .ko-faq-a { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-prereq p, .ko-next p { font-size: 12.5px; }\n    .ko-schedule-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .ko-schedule-day { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF1F2; padding: 10px 14px; }\n    .ko-schedule-focus { padding: 10px 14px; }\n    .ko-lms-screenshots { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n  \/* Fallback for browsers without container query support — default to 2-col stats *\/\n  @supports not (container-type: inline-size) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  }\n  \/* Viewport fallback for very small phones *\/\n  @media (max-width: 360px) {\n    .ko-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n    .ko-stat-val { font-size: 15px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ko-clinic\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== HEADER IMAGE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Level 2 Sea Kayaking\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/kol2a_480x480.png?v=1696281142\" width=\"275\" height=\"74\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Niagara Peninsula is one of the most unusual paddling environments in Ontario — Carolinian forest, iconic surf breaks, and moving water that behaves like nothing else in the province. The Niagara River current gives you the closest thing to tidal paddling available in freshwater, and Lake Erie's fetch produces real coastal conditions that reward the skills you're here to build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a park and play course. Each day launches from a different site across the peninsula — no camping, no logistics, just show up and paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== VIDEO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-video-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Oo_Rz7bZ5HU\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\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\"\u003eCK1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eCoastal Kayaking Level 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003ePC L2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003ePaddle Canada Level 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e1:4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eInstructor Ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eGear to Own\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== CURRICULUM CARDS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFull days of hands-on training with evening sessions on theory. Four skill domains across four days of coastal paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eNavigation \u0026amp; Seamanship\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eNavigate coastal waters, handle currents, and build the judgment that separates touring paddlers from people in kayaks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eChart reading and route planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCompass navigation and bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEnvironmental reading — wind, current, fetch\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCrossing strategies and group management\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eKnots, Tarps \u0026amp; Expedition Behaviour\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe group management and field skills needed for extended kayaking trips — the stuff that separates a day paddle from an expedition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eKey knots for rigging and rescue\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTarp setups for shoreside camps\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExpedition behaviour and group dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLoading, launching, and landing in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eRisk Management \u0026amp; Weather\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eAssess risk, predict weather patterns, and make decisions that keep the group moving safely when conditions shift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMarine weather forecasting and interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eRisk assessment frameworks for trip leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDecision-making under uncertainty\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEmergency planning and contingencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eBoat Handling \u0026amp; Rescues\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eAdvanced strokes, towing techniques, and on-water rescues — refined in moving water and real coastal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLevel 2 stroke refinement and power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePaddling in current — the Niagara River advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTowing setup and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAssisted and self-rescue in conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIntroduction to rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== COURSE PHOTO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg alt=\"Niagara sea kayaking\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/IMG_9146_480x480.jpg?v=1636512098\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== SAMPLE SCHEDULE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eSample Instructional Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCurriculum focus and launch sites may shift based on weather and conditions — that flexibility is part of the learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 1 — Niagara-on-the-Lake\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eSafety debrief, skill reviews, and Level 2 rescue exercises.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 2 — Fort Erie\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003ePaddling in current — using the Niagara River to simulate tidal conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 3 — Long Point\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eNavigation, seamanship, weather forecasting, Level 2 strokes, and towing introduction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-day\"\u003eDay 4 — Mohawk Island\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-schedule-focus\"\u003eRescue and towing scenarios, rolling, and course wrap-up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== LEARNING PLATFORM ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Lifelong Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery Kayak Ontario course includes access to your personal \u003cem\u003eonline learning dashboard\u003c\/em\u003e — a hybrid system offering clear preparation before the course, structured learning on the water, and continued support afterward. Track your progress, complete short modules on preparation, gear, safety, and theory, and return any time to review lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-lms-screenshots\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-25_at_3.53.27_PM_480x480.png?v=1756151768\" alt=\"Online learning dashboard — course progress\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/Screenshot_2025-08-25_at_3.53.55_PM.png?v=1756151768\" alt=\"Online learning dashboard — lesson view\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTogether, the dashboard and on-water instruction create a learning path that is \u003cstrong\u003eunique in paddlesports\u003c\/strong\u003e — structured, supportive, and designed to keep you growing long after the course ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-bonus\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOnline learning dashboard access included with your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull-colour \u003cem\u003eKayak Ontario Course Manual\u003c\/em\u003e available as an add-on — take it to the shoreline, mark it up with notes, and keep as a lasting reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/KOMC_1_480x480.png?v=1732987029\" alt=\"Kayak Ontario Course Manual\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCourse instruction and assessment across four full days of on-water training plus evening theory sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpert coaching at 1:4 instructor ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOnline learning dashboard access\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePaddle Canada Level 2 or ORCKA Coastal Kayak 1 assessment and certification (you choose which award to challenge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== AVAILABLE TO ADD ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAvailable to Add\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKayak + drysuit rental\u003c\/strong\u003e — available to book with your course. Own your boat? Bring it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-colour workbook with step-by-step breakdowns and diagrams\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — pump, whistle, and 15-metre floating rope available for purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== GOOD TO KNOW ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThis is a park and play course — no camping. Each day launches from a different site across the peninsula. Arrange your own accommodation nearby if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParticipants are responsible for meals — we'll visit local pubs and food trucks along the way when time permits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eParticipants are responsible for parking permits at launch sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe course runs rain or shine, though we reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== COMMUNITY PHOTO ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-media-center\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/FB_IMG_1570478464671_480x480.jpg?v=1636515555\" alt=\"Kayak Ontario community\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== EQUIPMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eEquipment Needed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDon't own a full kit? No problem. Rentals are available for the essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check ko-equip\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSea kayak\u003c\/strong\u003e — with two bulkheads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-tag ko-tag-env\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry suit\u003c\/strong\u003e — for cold-water immersion training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-tag ko-tag-env\"\u003eRentals available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-equip-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — pump, whistle, 15-metre floating rope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-tag ko-tag-env\"\u003eAvailable for purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada or ORCKA Level 1 sea kayak certification (or equivalent experience). You should be comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water. Not sure? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kayak-ontario.com\" style=\"color: #2D8C9E;\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter your Level 2 →\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue building with the Skill Building Series clinics, explore a Coastal Explorer touring day, or start working toward Level 3. Your coaches already know your abilities — the progression is seamless.\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 my own kayak or gear?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Kayak and drysuit rentals are available to book with your course. Safety gear is available for purchase. You don't need to own anything to take this course.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat certification do I get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThis course can be used to challenge either a \u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Canada Level 2\u003c\/strong\u003e or an \u003cstrong\u003eORCKA Coastal Kayak 1\u003c\/strong\u003e certification — you decide which award you'd like to pursue. If you meet the assessment criteria during the course, you'll receive your certification. If you have outstanding conditions to clear, we'll work with you on a plan to complete them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIs camping included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo — this is a park and play course. Each day launches from a different site and you return to your own accommodation each evening. If you need help finding somewhere to stay nearby, reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the Niagara Peninsula unique for Level 2?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThe Niagara River gives you current-based paddling that closely simulates tidal conditions — rare in freshwater Ontario. Combined with Lake Erie's fetch and the Carolinian coastline, you get a genuinely diverse set of conditions across four days that you won't find anywhere else in the province.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat if the weather is bad?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eThe course runs rain or shine — paddling in varied conditions is part of the learning. We only reschedule for prolonged thunderstorms or conditions that pose a genuine safety risk.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eI did my Level 1 a while ago. Am I ready?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eIf you're comfortable with wet exits, basic re-entries, and a full day on the water, you're ready. If it's been a while, our Skill Building Series half-day clinics are a great way to sharpen fundamentals before committing to the full Level 2. Not sure? Email us and we'll help you assess.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I take my Level 2 somewhere else instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eIf you mean at one of our other locations — yes, we run this course in multiple environments with different challenges. If you mean at another school — sure, you can, but then you won't get to paddle the Niagara River current 🌊🫠👈 your loss.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the online learning dashboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eOur online learning system with structured modules covering preparation, gear, safety, navigation theory, and more. Access is included with your course — it extends your learning before, during, and long after the on-water days.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-land\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe acknowledge that our courses in the Niagara Peninsula take place on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, including the Six Nations of the Grand River, as well as the Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Mississauga peoples. This land is covered by Treaty 381, the Between the Lakes Purchase (1784), and Treaty 3 ¾ (1792).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCommunities throughout the Niagara region continue to hold deep connections to these lands and waters. We are grateful for their enduring care and support. 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