Level 2 is your next step. Level 1 gave you the fundamental tools; this is where you learn to put them to use in coastal conditions. Over the course, you’ll sharpen your strokes, practice re-entries, and start to explore the basics of marine navigation.
The goal is to help you feel ready for coastal kayaking adventures - touring in a group, camping under the stars, exploring new shorelines, and navigating across the Great Lakes and beyond with confidence.
Tobermory, 1000 Islands, Lake Superior, Nova Scotia
Comfort-first learning in real coastal environments. Build Level 2 skills by day, return to a bed and hot shower at night. Focused coaching, clear objectives, steady progress.
- Indoor lodging or basecamp
- Daily coastal paddling and scenarios
- Navigation refreshers and re-entries
Fox Islands, Franklin, Mink, McCoy
Live the expedition rhythm. Camp on islands, manage group travel, and apply navigation where it counts. Best for paddlers who want full immersion.
- Backcountry camping
- Real-world nav and routefinding
- Weather, waves, and decision-making
Niagara
No camping. Meet at the launch each morning for full training days, then head home or arrange your own stay. Simple, focused, efficient.
- Daily launch-based sessions
- Skill intensives and scenarios
- Flexible for local paddlers
