Course Purpose and Overview

The purpose of the Level 2: Essentials of SOT Kayak Touring Trip Leader (Level 2: ESOTKTL) training is to prepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers, either recreationally or professionally, in protected waterways using Sit-on-Top (SOT) kayaks only. The emphasis of the training is on leadership.

The Level 2: ESOTKTL training is designed to expose candidates to the skill-set required for leading paddlers in protected waterways. While this is not a teaching award, a Level 2: ESOTKTL should also be able to provide basic tips to paddlers, as appropriate, to help them through the environment. This training course is intended to be followed by an assessment course.

Skills Course Prerequisites

• Acknowledgment of personal compliance with the ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)
• Be a current member of the ACA
• Previously completed the Level 2: Essentials of Sit-On-Top Kayak Touring Skills Assessment and/or demonstration of equivalent skills

Course Duration

One day (8 hours) minimum

Course Location / Accessible Venues

Lakes or coastal waters with potential areas of exposure to mild wind and wave conditions, with constant access to safe landing and within 1.5 nm from shore:

• Winds less than 10 knots
• Waves less than 1 foot (0.3 meters)
• Current less than 1 knot
• No surf - shore break less than 1 ft (0.3 meters)

Course Size:

5 Participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional qualified assistant, the ratio can be 10 : 2.

For additional details, see SEIC Policy Manual Chapter 6.

Trainer:

• Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Instructor Trainer (or higher), or
• Level 3: Coastal Kayaking Instructor with the Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leading (EKTTL) Endorsement, or
• Level 4: Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor (or higher)