Standards for NHKGIF Instructors

1. On class 1 seas the maximum number of course participants taking part in a IFSKGIA sea kayak course must correspond with the following ratios and all the instructors must be IFSKGIA certified instructors.
2. On class 2 seas the maximum number of course participants taking part in a IFSKGIA sea kayak course must correspond with the following ratios and all the instructors must be IFSKGIA certified instructors.
3. On class 3 seas the maximum number of course participants taking part in a IFSKGIA sea kayak course must correspond with the following ratios and all the instructors must be IFSKGIA certified instructors.
4. On class 4 seas the maximum number of course participants taking part in a IFSKGIA sea kayak course is the sole judgment of the Senior Guide responsible for leading the course.

Trip classification                    Instructional Group Size Ratios   

                                                           Instructors : Course Participants                

Class 1 seas                                      1:6

Class 2 seas                                      1:4                       

Class 3 seas                                      1:2                                      

Class 4 seas                                      Decided by the Senior Guide