Course Purpose and Overview The purpose of the Level 2: Essentials of Kayak Touring Trip Leader (Level 2: EKTL) training is to prepare individuals who intend to lead other paddlers, either recreationally or professionally. The emphasis of the training is on leadership.
The Level 2: EKTL 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: EKTL 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 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