Ocean Discovery - Level-2 Skills Prep - ON - 2 Days

Level-2 Skills Prep Program

June 18-19, 2026

Build confidence — and take the next step in your sea kayaking journey.

The Level-2 Skills Prep Program is designed for paddlers who have completed Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills and are eager to continue growing in dynamic coastal environments. This training offers the perfect bridge between Level-1 proficiency and the full Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills Course, giving participants the time, coaching, and on-water experience needed to refine foundational skills before stepping into more complex conditions.

Across the program, paddlers will sharpen key Level-1 techniques — including forward efficiency, edging, bracing, maneuvering strokes, and basic rescues — while beginning to explore elements of the Level-2 curriculum. You’ll learn to link strokes into smooth, effective maneuvers, develop better boat control and gain introductory experience in wind, waves and currents. For paddlers that have specific things they want to work on we can focus on those personal goals as well!

As the focus shifts toward greater independence on the water, we’ll begin building core Level-2 competencies: situational awareness, navigation basics, weather considerations, improved paddling and rescue skills and improved decision-making in real-world settings. Expect a blend of structured instruction and playful exploration in conditions that match the group’s readiness.

This program is ideal for paddlers who:

• Hold Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills (or equivalent experience),
• Want to solidify and polish their existing technique,
• Are preparing for Level-2 certification, or
• Simply want to grow their confidence and capability in more dynamic waters.

By the end of this training, participants will have a clearer understanding of what the Level-2 Skills Course entails — and will feel more prepared, capable, and confident taking that next step.

Cloud 9 Adventures is excited to offer this session and on one day we will paddle the Niagara River, and on the other we will use Lake Ontario or Lake Erie depending on weather conditions. This will be two days of focused instruction, skill progression, and fun in one of Ontario’s most exciting paddling environments.