TOURING THE COASTAL WATERS OF FRANKLIN, MINK and McCOY ISLANDS 

This uniquely offered 2 weekend level 2 flex program is offered Franklin, Mink and McCoy Islands and in Hamilton.

Weekend 1: Day 1 -  Completed on a weekend in Hamilton

• Risk Management presentation
• Level 1 Review
• Four Corners (turning under momentum) - Level 2 quality
• Sweep strokes
• Bow and cross bow rudder
• High and low brace turns
• Rescues in level 2 conditions
• Self rescue
• Assisted rescue
• Bow Rescue

Weekend 1: Day 2 -  Completed on a weekend in Hamilton

• Coastal Touring
• Launching and Landing
• Intro to rolling
• Weather forecasting & interpretation 

Weekend 2: Day 1 -  Completed in FMM

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Navigation presentation
• Ded reckoning day
• We will use charts, plotters and compassess to find shipwrecks and lighthouses.
• Cave extractions
• Pack for overnight if possible

Weekend 2: Day 2 -  Completed in FMM

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Set out overnight if possible.
• Ded reckoning exercises.
• Search for play
• Rock hopping into
• Launching and landing in tricky spots
• Tides & Currents presentation

Weekend 2: Day 3 -  Completed in FMM

• Daily weather interpretation.
• Pack camp and head back - if applicable.
• Ded reckoning exercises.
• Complex towing scenario

For the purposes of this class, you will require: Full List

• A sea kayak, with 2 bulkheads. 
• We provide you with a fibreglass NDK sea kayak for the weekend at no charge. You may use your own, if you wish.
• You will need a pump, a whistle, and a 15m floating rope. They are available to purchase.
• Drysuits are available if required, no charge.
• A PFD is mandatory, you must bring your own.
• A paddle, we will provide a Nimbus carbon fibre Wavewalker for you to use.
• Camping gear
  
• We do not provide food but we will do a trip planning exercise prior to the date of the course.

This program includes 2 nights base camping; please note that participants are not responsible for park permits and camping fees while in the park as these are included in the course fees.