Lodge Based Stay is Included -  Skills Preparation

Paddle Canada Level 3 is an advanced kayaking course that will prepare you for kayaking in a coastal environment and open-water coastal adventures on the Great Lakes. This clinic is designed for paddlers preparing for a level 3 assessment on Lake Superior. During this course, you will build on the foundational skills you learned in Level 2. 

Lake Superior Provincial Park is a stunning wilderness area along the shores of Lake Superior, featuring dense forests, clear lakes, and striking cliffs. It offers excellent opportunities for sea kayaking, hiking, and exploring pristine beaches while showcasing ancient Indigenous history. With abundant wildlife and breathtaking views, it's the perfect escape for enjoying nature.

SCHEDULE – THIS COULD BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IS WEATHER AND CONDITIONS DEPENDENT.

• Instructor delivered presentations:
• Risk Management 
• Kayak Navigation 
• Weather forecasting & Interpretation
• Tides & Currents
• DAY 1
• Arrive & Welcome/Questions and Answers Facilities orientation
• Risk Management - Instructor-Led Presentation
• An Introduction to Tide & Currents – Instructor-Led Presentation
• Lunch PM
• On Water Stroke Clinic
• Rescue Clinic
• Dinner Break
• Video analysis 

• DAY 2
  • Weather forecasting and interpretation – instructor-led presentation 
  • An introduction to paddling in current (Current Clinic) 
  • Turning strokes under momentum
  • Group navigation challenge
  • Individual Rolling Lessons (optional)
  • Dinner
  • Navigation - Instructor-Led Presentation
    

• DAY 3
  
  • Day Paddle to the 100 Wild Islands (Group Navigation Challenge)
  • Towing, plus towing scenario pertinent to L3 skills (group challenge)
  • Dinner
  • Review of the day
• DAY 4
  • Rock Gardening
  • Rescue Clinic
  • All in Rescue
  • Lunch
  • Participant Reviews 
• Day 5
  • Group paddle for fun. 
  • Search for play opportunities.
  • Optional surf clinic.

Not included:

• Transportation to LSPP.
• Meals
• Kayak and Drysuit Rental

This program offers a four-night coastal experience, but participants are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements.

We express gratitude to the Indigenous peoples of what is now known as Canada and the circumpolar region of the Northern Hemisphere for sharing their knowledge with us.