ISKGA COURSES
About I.S.K.G.A.
The **ISKGA** (International Sea Kayak Guide Alliance) is an independent international organization that certifies and trains sea kayak guides.
ISKGA sets competence and safety standards for kayak guides, promoting safety and professionalism in this sport. ISKGA-certified guides are trained to lead groups of kayakers in marine waters, ensuring safety and delivering high-quality experiences.
The required skills include the ability to navigate in challenging conditions, knowledge of rescue techniques, and a deep understanding of currents, tides, and weather conditions.
The ISKGA program is modular. After completing the core modules, one can proceed to the final COASTAL or ADVANCED assessment.
ISKGA certifications are internationally recognized and ensure that a guide has technical skills, safety knowledge, and group management abilities.
An ISKGA-certified guide must also comply with the national rules and regulations of the country in which they operate, in addition to the standards set by ISKGA.
Module "Expedition Skills"
This course aims to develop skills that help ta sea kayaker to maintain a degree of comfort, sustainability and resources to assist him in life during a sea kayaking expedition.
We will deal with the aspects involving the organization of multi-day outings, from planning to the final debriefing passing through the choice and organization of the equipment.
The minimum capacity requirements necessary and the basics of safety at sea.
The course covers Protection, Rescue, Water, Combustion and Food, which are the building blocks that make up the system requirements for an I.S.K.G.A. guide.
It is an itinerant course, this means that after an initial part in the classroom we will load the kayaks and return to the base only at the end of the course, spending practically all the time outdoors.
Nights in wild camping.
Who is it for
Future sea kayak guides involved in the ISKGA Expedition Skills module, independent paddlers who intend to tackle multi-day outings with greater awareness.
kayak kit (paddle, sprydeck, pfd, tow line, hat, etc...)
kayak shoes
swimsuit
lycra
wetsuit 3 or 5 mm or drysuit
dry jacket
towel
water and food
Module "Safety & Rescue"
During this safety and rescue module, you will learn how to gather all the necessary information to venture out safely.
You will learn the difference between proactive and inactive rescue, and then practice these techniques in areas where you might genuinely need them.
We will practice various types of rescue beyond the classic T-rescue and kayak reentries in various situations, in addition to those already covered in the SKI 3 course.
You will gain practical experience in the use of towing and throw lines and understand why strict rescue protocols prevent situations from worsening.
You will also be shown how to operate within your L.A.R. (Limited Access Rescue) during solo paddles and develop sea survival strategies, along with a variety of self-rescue techniques.
kayak kit (paddle, sprydeck, pfd, tow line, hat, etc...)
kayak shoes
swimsuit
lycra
wetsuit 3 or 5 mm or drysuit
dry jacket
towel
water and food
