nootka
Paddler
I belong to 2 paddle clubs. They have vastly different definitions of what skills an "intermediate" paddler has (ditto for other levels).
To reduce confusion, I think of skill levels as pertaining to the SKGABC Coastal Water Classification
http://www.skgabc.com/water-classifications.php
ie can you paddle class 1 2 3 or 4 water, and even more to the point, can you solo paddle that class.
One can find descriptions of each class at the above link, and one can find Paddle Canada descriptions at
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
Level 4 (SKGABC vs PC) looks similar to me, but I don't think they were set up to be exactly the same.
Nonetheless, if a paddler has PC level 4 certification, I expect they are likely to have the skills needed for class 4 water.
Ditto for PC level 3, and probably ditto for PC level 2.
Any comments from SKGABC and/or Paddle Canada?
If I'm leading a trip, and I say it's for intermediate paddlers, don't be surprised if I also state that means SKGABC class 3 water.
To reduce confusion, I think of skill levels as pertaining to the SKGABC Coastal Water Classification
http://www.skgabc.com/water-classifications.php
ie can you paddle class 1 2 3 or 4 water, and even more to the point, can you solo paddle that class.
One can find descriptions of each class at the above link, and one can find Paddle Canada descriptions at
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
https://www.paddlecanada.com/pdf/sk_pro ... skills.pdf
Level 4 (SKGABC vs PC) looks similar to me, but I don't think they were set up to be exactly the same.
Nonetheless, if a paddler has PC level 4 certification, I expect they are likely to have the skills needed for class 4 water.
Ditto for PC level 3, and probably ditto for PC level 2.
Any comments from SKGABC and/or Paddle Canada?
If I'm leading a trip, and I say it's for intermediate paddlers, don't be surprised if I also state that means SKGABC class 3 water.