{"id":2688,"date":"2026-05-27T13:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/?p=2688"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T13:16:24","slug":"the-seakayaksafetypass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/the-seakayaksafetypass\/","title":{"rendered":"The SeaKayakSafetyPass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SeaKayakSafetyPass is the final step in opening up our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Northseakayak\">NORTHSEAKAYAK<\/a> training system to even more paddlers. It is an A6 pocket-sized sea kayaking experience\/award logbook with a softcover, has about 100 pages, and is considered personal and valid only after completing the bio section, which includes identification, a photograph, and a start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Sylvie and I were getting started in kayaking, we struggled to find guidance, so we created our own path, taking into account paddlers from diverse backgrounds. We have now been training and educating fellow sea kayakers for years, always prioritising safety within the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has been almost a decade since we developed the <a href=\"https:\/\/spiritofkorkyra.com\/sea-kayak-training-camp\/\">SeaKayakTrainingCamp<\/a> (mostly in Croatia during spring) with a solid framework towards coaching paddlers from all over the world.\u00a0With the SeaKayakTrainingCamp as the backbone, we can add several advanced courses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP10-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SeaKayakSafetyPass allows you to follow a trajectory within the sport through 3 different levels.\u00a0It is up to the user to complete the trajectory however they want; on their own through self-evaluation, with the assistance and assessment of an instructor, or through a combination of both! It puts the responsibility in your hands, so it is up to you to make good use of it and keep a clear track of your progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The introduction explains exactly how to follow the path of self-evaluation.\u00a0When working with an instructor, every technique is described in a way that is clear to both the user and the instructor, explaining exactly how to perform it successfully.\u00a0Guidelines and tips are provided for every technique, without the SeaKayakSafetyPass becoming a manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proud to announce our SeaKayakSafetyPass! Order your copy via email; Northseakayak@hotmail.com\" width=\"531\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OthZfob_VCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the first and only system that allows self-evaluation and even validates it when done properly. It doesn\u2019t stand in the way of other systems; you can combine it without interference. We even encourage it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use 3 main levels: Inland, Coastal, and Offshore. These levels are logically connected to wind, tide, and location.\u00a0We also accounted for paddlers without access to tidal-affected areas.\u00a0So, the SeaKayakSafetyPass works for everyone; no one gets left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon completion of each level, should you wish, the Team Leader and Instructor levels are unlocked.\u00a0One can only move on to become a Team Leader or Instructor at that specific level under the strict condition of having completed all techniques associated with that level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Team Leader stage serves as an internship; self-evaluation will be combined with evaluation by the team you are working with, an instructor, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NORTHSEAKAYAK - Podcast series SeaKayakSafetyPass\" width=\"629\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZeQcQZ-m2cM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole NORTHSEAKAYAK system relies heavily on becoming an independent, responsible, and safe sea kayaker at any level.\u00a0We included our self-evaluation system because we have met many people over the years who lack access to an instructor, a federation, a club, or a system.\u00a0These sea kayakers are often forgotten despite their hard work, but not with the SeaKayakSafetyPass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Order yours today by emailing us on <a href=\"mailto:northseakayak@hotmail.com\">northseakayak@hotmail.com<\/a>. The SeaKayakSafetyPass is in no way commercial; the price you pay is purely to cover its production costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish to thank all who contributed to the SeaKayakSafetyPass, as well as the sea kayakers who use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dimitri &amp; Sylvie VANDEPOELE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"135\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2689\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Sylvie and I were getting started in kayaking, we struggled to find guidance, and so we created our own path&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8898,"featured_media":2699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7,6],"tags":[356,358,359,357],"class_list":["post-2688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-technical","tag-guided-discovery","tag-how-to-kayak","tag-kayak-safety","tag-self-taught-kayaking"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SKSP7.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8898"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2688"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2704,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2688\/revisions\/2704"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.phseakayaks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}