Level 4 (Zen Master)
  • Conditions: Can paddle in any conditions, including extreme seas and winds exceeding 35 knots.
  • Speed: Average speed of 12+ km/h for 1 hour on flat water.
  • Remounting: Can remount from both sides in any conditions, including large waves and strong winds.
  • Emergency Skills: Can paddle to shore in emergency situations with a broken paddle or without a paddle, even in extreme conditions.
  • Assistance: Can effectively assist other paddlers in distress in any conditions, including towing, rescuing, or stabilizing in heavy seas.
  • Downwind: Exceptional downwind flow, seamlessly linking waves and controlling navigation by surfing, even in complex or extreme conditions.
  • Upwind: Can paddle upwind in emergency situations at wind speeds of 25–35 knots with strong control and endurance.
  • Additional Notes: Elite-level fitness, technical mastery, and situational awareness. Capable of competing at a high level or leading expeditions in extreme environments.