We have put together some links for instructional videos of kayaking skills. These are really handy for assessments because you can see exactly what to do. The videos are grouped into the relevant levels so you can see what you need to do to pass. The syllabus for each level is also linked.

Level 2

Syllabus and Requirements:      https://canoe.ie/skills-awards/level-2-kayak-skills-award/
 
Forward paddle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz00070X04o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCyikqdIhmY

Reverse paddle

Stop

Forward sweep stroke

Reverse sweep stroke

Draw stroke

 

Low brace

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Edging:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp9gcA0bBoo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoPTebYaErA

Capsize drill 

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X rescue 
 

Level 3

Syllabus and Requirements:     https://canoe.ie/skills-awards/level-3-kayak-skills-award/

Sculling draw

Hanging draw:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eiXXET3frM&t=234s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg1wbQq4WRw

High brace

Sculling for support

Stern rudder

Bow rudder

Reverse ferry gliding

Ferry gliding:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0KGA8fwL4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgCSS-5ryYc

Breaking in/out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTVIHx48AUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SjEdoLFLtw

Eskimo or T rescue

Offensive swimming

Defensive swimming


Level 4

Syllabus and Requirements:   https://www.canoe.ie/skills-awards/level-4-kayak-skills-award/

Eskimo roll 

RSR 1
Syllabus:   https://canoe.ie/river-safety-and-rescue-training/


RSR 2
Syllabus:    https://canoe.ie/river-safety-and-rescue-training/