{"product_id":"surf-mission-montreal","title":"Surf Mission: Montreal","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:inherit;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.65;text-align:left;max-width:100%;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-wrap:break-word\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PAYMENT PLAN ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 20px;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a payment plan?\u003c\/strong\u003e Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:aaron@kayakmaritimes.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eaaron@kayakmaritimes.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will set up payments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== INTRO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eOur end-of-season mission. Three days on the St. Lawrence, building from gentle current to standing wave surf in a sea kayak. It's challenging, it's social, and it's the best way to close out a paddling year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eThis course builds on skills you already have. You'll need solid sea kayak experience at Level 2, reliable re-entry skills, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/introduction-to-sea-kayaking-in-current\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eIntroduction to Sea Kayaking in Current\u003c\/a\u003e, run by our sister brand Kayak Ontario, under your belt. From there we build step by step, with the coaching and safety net in place so you can focus on progressing and having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== VIDEO ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:20px 0;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"Sea kayak surfing on the St. Lawrence\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kzo0_OrflPw\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== STATS BAR ===== --\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:24px 0;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eDays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eMontreal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eSt. Lawrence\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:25%;text-align:center;padding:0 4px;vertical-align:top\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block\"\u003eRentals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;color:#5A7A86;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eAvailable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== THE THREE DAYS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eThe Three Days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eEach day builds on the last. The progression is deliberate: start with the fundamentals, end with wave time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 1, Current Fundamentals\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eSafety talk, warm-up paddle, then into gentle current. Build the foundation you'll need for the rest of the weekend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Ferrying: angle, speed, and reading the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Eddy turns and peel-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Rescues and group management in moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Control moves and boat handling in current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 2, Stronger Features \u0026amp; First Rides\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eStep up to stronger current and timing, then move to the standing wave. First rides with full coaching support.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Reading current lines and features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Working with stronger flow and timing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Standing wave entries and first surf rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Group debrief to solidify the learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px 18px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#0B1D26;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#2D8C9E;margin-right:8px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDay 3, Wave Time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eMore time on the wave. Refine your entries, trim, exits, and linking rides, with space to follow your own progression.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Wave entries and positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Trim and balance on the wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Exits and linking rides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.5;padding:3px 0 3px 18px;text-indent:-18px\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e  Closing circle and season send-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHO IT'S FOR ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Paddlers with Level 2 skills or equivalent coastal experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Comfortable with reliable re-entry skills, self and assisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Paddlers who've completed Introduction to Sea Kayaking in Current and want to build toward surf and Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHAT'S INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Three full days of coaching at a low instructor ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   Online learning dashboard access for pre- and post-course progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   A supportive, social environment: industry-leading safety with space to push your limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NOT INCLUDED ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#C0C8CC;font-weight:700\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e   Kayak rental (see FAQ below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== GEAR ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eGear Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eThis course requires a sea kayak that surfs well: short waterline, rocker, responsive. Long touring kayaks aren't suitable here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eSea kayak\u003c\/strong\u003e: NDK Romany, P\u0026amp;H Delphin, Valley Gemini, or similar. Not sure if your boat works? Ask us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePFD and helmet\u003c\/strong\u003e: both mandatory. Helmets available to rent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003ePaddle, pump, tow line\u003c\/strong\u003e, and standard safety kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 22px;text-indent:-22px;font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.55\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#2D8C9E;font-weight:700\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cstrong style=\"color:#1E2D34\"\u003eImmersion clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e: dress for being in the water, not on it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHY MONTREAL ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhy Montreal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 12px\"\u003eMontreal is one of the only places where you can safely surf a standing wave in a sea kayak. Combine that with the city's culture and the energy of late-season paddling, and you get the perfect mix: a serious classroom and a memorable gathering to close out the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== WHERE THIS FITS ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eWhere This Fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eAfter Level 2 there are three missions. Take any of them, in any order. None is a prerequisite for another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 100%;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #2D8C9E;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;background:#F3F8F9;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eRiver current · You're here\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eSurf Mission: Montreal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eThree days on the St. Lawrence. The current runs one way, and the features stay put.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eTidal Mission: Pembrokeshire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFive days on the Welsh coast. The tide turns, and the features move with it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tidal-mission-pembrokeshire-wales\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Pembrokeshire →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #E5E9EB;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 16px;text-align:left\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2D8C9E;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eOpen coast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;display:block;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eCoastal Mission: Cape Breton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6\"\u003eFour days on Cape Breton's open coast. The weather sets the terms, and the landings are few.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cape-breton-coastal-kayaking-instructional-tour\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:#2D8C9E;text-decoration:none\"\u003eView Cape Breton →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== PREREQUISITE ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 14px;background:#F5F0E8;border-radius:8px;border-left:3px solid #2D8C9E\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada Level 2, or equivalent coastal experience, with reliable self and assisted re-entry skills, plus \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/introduction-to-sea-kayaking-in-current\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eIntroduction to Sea Kayaking in Current\u003c\/a\u003e, run by our sister brand Kayak Ontario. This course builds on those current fundamentals toward stronger features and surf. Not sure if you're ready? \u003ca href=\"mailto:aaron@kayakmaritimes.com\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== NEXT STEPS ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0 0;padding:14px;background:#E8F4F6;border-radius:8px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#1E2D34;line-height:1.6;margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this leads →\u003c\/strong\u003e Surf and current skills are core to Level 3 development. This course builds the experience, judgment, and confidence you'll need for advanced certification pathways, and your coaches already know your abilities from the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0B1D26;margin:32px 0 6px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-top:1px solid #EEF1F2;border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need current experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eYes. This is the intermediate course, so you'll need \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/introduction-to-sea-kayaking-in-current\" style=\"color:#2D8C9E\"\u003eIntroduction to Sea Kayaking in Current\u003c\/a\u003e first, along with Level 2 sea kayak skills and reliable re-entries. Day one refreshes the current fundamentals before we progress to stronger features and surf. New to moving water entirely? Start with the introduction and come to this one next.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eWhat kind of kayak do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eA sea kayak that surfs well: short waterline, rocker, responsive hull. Think NDK Romany, P\u0026amp;H Delphin, Valley Gemini, or similar. Long touring kayaks with little rocker won't work on the wave. Not sure about your boat? Send us a message and we'll tell you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eIs kayak rental available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eKayak rental is not included in the base price but can be arranged. Contact us before the course to discuss options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eDo I need a helmet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eYes, helmets are mandatory for this course. Helmets are available to rent if you don't own one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eHow physical is this course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThree days of current and surf paddling is demanding. You should be comfortable with a full day on the water and have the fitness for repeated efforts in moving water. The progression is coached to the group, but it's not a light weekend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #EEF1F2\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:#0B1D26;padding:14px 0;cursor:pointer\"\u003eCan this count toward Level 3?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5A7A86;line-height:1.6;padding-bottom:14px\"\u003eThe skills and experience developed here are directly relevant to Level 3 requirements. Contact us to discuss your certification pathway.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ===== LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ===== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:32px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E9EB\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eWe acknowledge that our courses in Montreal take place on the traditional territory of the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eKanien'kehá꞉ka (Mohawk)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a founding nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This land has long served as a meeting place for many First Nations, including the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eAlgonquin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eHuron-Wendat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 8px\"\u003eThis territory is historically covered by the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#5A7A86\"\u003eGreat Peace of Montreal (1701)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an agreement between the French and over thirty First Nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12.5px;color:#8A9BA3;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eThis acknowledgement, accompanied by action, includes contributions to Indigenous-led organizations that make a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Maritimes","offers":[{"title":"Oct 6 - 8","offer_id":67613327163466,"sku":"SKCS-20261006-20261008","price":795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Back in 2028","offer_id":67613327196234,"sku":"SKCS-2028-TBA","price":825.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/8071\/6362\/files\/IMG-2053.png?v=1791136419","url":"https:\/\/kayakmaritimes.com\/products\/surf-mission-montreal","provider":"Kayak Maritimes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}