The Paddle Canada Level 2 course builds confidence and competence for paddling in sheltered coastal waters. Building on the skills developed in Level-1, Level-2 provides paddlers with the intermediate skills they need to go sea kayaking in class-2 conditions along semi-exposed shoreline.

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Participants refine efficient paddling strokes, improve boat control, and learn essential self-rescue and assisted-rescue techniques. The course also introduces foundational navigation, trip planning, and decision-making skills, helping paddlers understand weather, tides, and group safety on the water.

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Level 2 is ideal for paddlers who have some basic experience and want to paddle with greater confidence, awareness, and independence in coastal environments.

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Leadership, incident management, open-water rescue, self-care and navigation are core parts of the curriculum.​