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This program is not designed for novice kayakers.
Previous multi-day sea kayak touring experience will benefit participants of the kayak leadership course. Those who arrive with very little previous kayak touring experience may find the course quite challenging and possibly overwhelming.
As a guide training course, participants are immersed into simulated leadership situations. Without a foundation of previous sea kayaking experience to draw upon, participants may find they are focused on simply looking after themselves, when they are asked to look after the entire group.
Leadership Course Prerequisites
- Previous sea kayak day-trip experience is a minimum requirement; multi-day sea kayak touring experience is preferred.
- Familiarity and comfort with wilderness camping is required.
- A reasonable level of competence with handling a single kayak in a variety of sea conditions is required.
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These prerequisites are guidelines; there is some flexibility. Every year, participants with wide diversities of experiences enroll with Evolution Guide School. Each participant invariably gains a tremendous amount from the course.
Participants who arrive with a solid base of previous sea kayaking experience are more likely to qualify for assistant guide certification.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the prerequisites.
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