CFOKE Mandate

Canadian Federation of Ocean Kayak Educator's mandate is to train individuals to be safe and highly effective educators, guides, and environmental ambassadors in the areas we travel. We fulfill our mandate in a Ocean Kayak Environment though Experiential Outdoor Education.

Mission Statement

CFOKE believes that the integrity of our natural environment is completely dependent upon us as educators. It is our responsibility to develop and facilitate, experientially, a level of understanding within our guests with a respect to Harmonic Wilderness Travel and the development of a base level of skills relative to ocean kayaking and wilderness travel. This means that we are more than just ambassadorsto these wild areas; we are indeed guardians. We, as educators, have the experience, knowledge, and the instructional skills to ensure that thepeople we bring to these areas have a level of understanding as to why we need these "Wild Places" and how to interact within them in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

Coastal Water Classification & Guide-to-Client Ratios

Ratios are Defined as Guide-to-Client - Maximum group size is two guides plus the maximum number of clients ( e.g.Class 1 in doubles is 12 people ) In Mixed kayak groups the Full Guide must be in a single and there must be a minimum of one guide kayak for every three client kayaks in Class 1 and 2 waters. In doubles one of the guides may be in a single.

Class 1

Protected Waters

One certified Class 2 Full Guide

Doubles - 1:6 / 2:7 to 12

Singles - 1:5 / 2:6 to 10

Mixed - 1:5 / 2:6 to 1

Class 2

Open Coastal Waters

One certified Class 2 Full Guide and one certified Assistant Guide

Doubles - 2:10

Singles - 2:6

Mixed - 2:8

Class 3

High-energy coastline

One certified Class 3 Full Guide and one certified Assistant Guide

Doubles - 2:8

Singles - 2:4

Mixed - 2:6

Recommended Wages for Ocean Kayak Guides

Assistant Guide

1st season - $150.00/day

2nd season - $175.00/day

3rd season - $200.00/day

5th season - $225.00/day

Full Guide - Class II Water

1st season - $250.00/day

2nd season - $275.00/day

3rd season - $300.00/day

5th season - $350.00/day

10th season - $450.00/day

Full Guide - Class III Water

1st season - $350.00/day

2nd season - $400.00/day

3rd season - $450.00/day

5th season - $500.00/day

10th season - $600.00/day