Learn the skills needed to introduce intermediate paddlers to class 1-2 whitewater. This includes identifying basic river features and teaching novice-level whitewater skills. River Kayak Instructor 2 - Leader 2 is an NCCP Certified Course and will prepare you to teach clinics, courses or work at a kayak school. Format: The River Kayak Instructor 2 program is normally offered as a combined program with Leader 2. However, the Leader 2 program can be offered on its own to certify river leaders. Each program is offered as a 2.5 day course (including evaluation), but are offered together as a 4-day course (including evaluation). Prerequisites: Lake Kayak Instructor. Must be 16 years of age to achieve “trained” status and 18 years of age to be certified.

With this course, you will gain the knowledge needed to work with more experienced whitewater paddlers. You will be able to teach intermediate and advanced river skills to help participants gain confidence and skill on class 3 whitewater. Format: The Whitewater Kayak Instructor 3 program is normally offered as a combined program with Leader 3. However, the Leader 3 program can be offered on its own to certify river leaders. Each program is offered as a 2 day course (including evaluation), but are offered together as a 3-day course (including evaluation). Prerequisites: River Kayak Instructor 2; Must be 16 years of age to achieve “trained” status and 18 years of age to be certified. CKC Swift Water Rescue training is strongly recommended.