Kayak
Kayak Leader
This qualification is for people who lead kayaking experiences in flat or sheltered water environments. Two-day assessment.
Kayak 1
This qualification is for people who instruct kayaking on moving water up to and including grade two. Three-day assessment.
Holding a minimum of River Rescue 1 is a prerequisite for Kayak 1.
Kayak 2
NZOIA Kayak 2 is assessed in two parts: Class 3 River Management and Kayak Skills Instruction. Both assessments are of 2 days duration. This qualification is for people who teach whitewater kayaking, develop kayaking programmes, and supervise programmes up to and including grade 3+ whitewater.
Holding River Rescue 2 is a prerequisite for Kayak 2.
Kayak 2 Scope and Syllabus (the requirements for both Class 3 River Management and Kayak Skills Instruction are described in this document)
Multisport Kayak
The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and lead multisport kayaking on flat water and moving water up to and including class II. This includes instruction and leading on sheltered flat water environments e.g. lakes and estuaries, where wind and waves may have an adverse effect on paddlers. Multisport kayaks are typically 4.5 - 6.5 metres in length and constructed of lightweight materials e.g. kevlar, carbon or fibreglass.
Multisport Kayak Endorsement (for current NZOIA Kayak 1 or 2 holders)
The holder of this qualification can organise, instruct and lead Multisport kayaking on flat water and moving water up to and including class II. This includes instructing and leading on sheltered flat water environments e.g. lakes and estuaries, where wind and waves may have an adverse effect on paddlers. Multisport kayaks are typically 4.5 – 6.5 metres in length and constructed of lightweight materials e.g. kevlar, carbon or fibreglass. Note: NZOIA Kayak 1 or 2 is a prequisite for this qualification.
Kayak Resources
