Kayaking Level 2 Skills

Get qualified in kayaking this year

OOur Level 2 skills assessments are fully certified from the Irish Canoe Union and will be carried out on any area of flat water that is available for use. This is the 2nd level of skills assessment from the Irish Canoe Union. It assesses your basic kayaking skills

Where?It takes place on flat water with easy access. We can do this at many locations throughout the country.

Group Size:

There is a minimum group size for this of 4 people. We can cater for smaller groups but the cost per person is more expensive.

How Long?

It's a quick assessment It usually takes less than 2 hrs.

The assessment contains the following:

  • An understanding of the Basic Safety Rules of canoeing

  • An ability to Enter and Exit a kayak correctly

  • Turning your Kayak or Canoe

  • Cover the basic paddling strokes: Forwards, Backwards, Turning and Stopping

  • An ability to turn while stationary using Forward Sweep Stroke, Reverse Sweep Stroke and a combination of Forward and Reverse Sweep Strokes

  • Simple Draw Stroke

  • Low Brace

  • Low Brace Turn

  • Low Brace

  • Edging while the kayak is moving

  • Capsize Drill

  • An ability to assist in a H Rescue, and in an Assisted X Rescue

  • Lower Body Rotation

    • Equipment we can provide:

  • Canoe/Kayak, Paddle, Helmet, Buoyancy Aid, Cag, Wetsuit, Spraydeck

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