5 credits

Sea kayaking provides the ideal activity for learning how to be a guide on the rugged BC Coast. This course provides a foundation for the Coastal Adventure Tourism program. Through kayak outings, you will learn, practice, and refine the many skills from group leadership, to cooking for groups, to practical paddling, rescue and teaching skills. Instruction is in the pool, on lakes, and during expeditions to some of the spectacular and beautiful destinations on our coast. You will be exposed to a variety of leadership decisions, and ocean and weather conditions that a guide experiences every working day. This course is endorsed by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (SKGABC) for assistant guide training. With additional field time, participants may be eligible for and prepared to sit industry exams to obtain Assistant Guide certification.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Adventure Tourism Diploma or Coastal Adventure Tourism Certificate Programs

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter

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