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NEWSLETTER
Updated Dec 10, 2025
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What’s Going on at Go Kayak |
To register for Go Kayak courses or workshops,
Contact US or
click on the link beside the course name.
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| 2025 Spring
Training Program Schedule |
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Sea Kayak Surf in Tofino
(2 days) -
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$360.00 - Regular Price
$310.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Tofino, BC.
. Thu - Fri March 13-14, 2025
. Sat - Sun March 15-16, 2025
. Sat - Sun April 12-13, 2025
. Sat - Sun April 26-27, 2025
. Thu - Fri May 15-16, 2025
. Sat - Sun May 17-18, 2025
This course teaches you how to deal with surf by:
1- Avoiding it. Apply knowledge and seamanship to launch
and land in surf zone. Very useful when paddling on West Coast
Vancouver Island.
2- Learning how to deal with the surf if a wave catches
you.
3- Having fun playing in the surf zone, building
confidence, and paddling skills |
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Fun at Trial
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.
. Sunday March 30, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
. Monday March 31, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
. Monday April 28, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
. Tuesday April 29, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
This course is all about playing at Trial Island. We are going
to paddle in active water with emphasis on current, paddling and
re-entry skills.
Prerequisites:
Participants MUST have Lv2 Skills or equivalent. |
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Baynes Fun
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.
. Tuesday April 1, 2025, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
. Saturday April 5, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
. Wednesday April 30, 2025, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
. Saturday May 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
This course is all about playing in Baynes Channel. We are going
to paddle in active water with emphasis on current, paddling and
re-entry skills. Prerequisites: Participants MUST have
Lv2 Skills or equivalent. |
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Currents at Tillicum Bridge
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.
. Sunday March 9, 2025,
from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
. Sunday March 23, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
. Sunday April 6, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
. Sunday April 20, 2025, from 10:30 pm to 1:30 pm
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to
navigate sea kayaks safely and effectively in various current
conditions. Participants will learn essential skills, safety
protocols, and techniques to paddle in currents, tides, and
changing water conditions.
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Edging and Bracing
(The Grey Zone)
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$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location:
Victoria, BC.
. Saturday March 22, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
. Monday May 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
This workshop will provide you with the skills to effectively
develop your edging and reflexive paddle braces. Use your
legs, lower body, and core muscles to increase your boat control
and thereby enhancing your confidence and paddling skills.
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Maneuvering and Turning Strokes
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$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location:
Victoria, BC.
. Monday April 7, 2025,
from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
. Monday May 12, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
This workshop teaches you the techniques for turning and
maneuvering your kayak in situations. Take control and push your
boundaries, you are now in charge of your kayak.
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Beginner and Intermediate Re-Entries
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for
Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.
. Monday May 5, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
. Monday May 12, 2025,
from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by performing rescue
skills such as wet exit, self and assisted re-entries; essential
skills to review every year.
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Advanced Re-Entries
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for
Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.
. Saturday March 22, 2025,
from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by performing rescue
skills such as wet exit, self and assisted re-entries; essential
skills to review every year.
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Forward Strokes
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$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training
Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location:
Victoria, BC.
. Monday April 7, 2025,
from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn how to perform an effective forward stroke without losing
efficiency and energy.
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Chart and Navigation
(In-Class and On-water)
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$200.00 - Regular Price
$150.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location:
Victoria, BC.
Course 1
In-Class:
Wednesday March 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
On-Water: Saturday March 8, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00
pm
Course 2
In-Class:
Saturday April 19, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
On-Water: Saturday April 19, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 4:30
pm
This course is designed to teach participants the skills and
knowledge required for safely navigating a sea kayak using
nautical charts, compasses, and other navigation tools.
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Go Tarp 101
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$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for
Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location:
Victoria, BC.
. Saturday March 29, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Go Tarp 101 is a course designed to equip participants with the
knowledge and skills needed to effectively set up and utilize
tarps in various outdoor situations.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills
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$305.00 - Regular Price
$225.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria
. Saturday May 10, 2025.
This is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea
Kayak skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and
knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills inspires students to go out on
short paddling excursions in class-0 or calm and sheltered
waters.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills
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$360.00 - Regular Price
$300.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria
. Friday - Saturday May 9-10, 2025.
Building on the information covered in Basic Skills, Sea Kayak
Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants
beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills
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$700.00 - Regular Price
$600.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver
Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria - Note: No Camping
. Monday - Thursday March 24-27, 2025.
(On-line and evening homework)
. Monday -
Thursday April 21-24, 2025.
(On-line and evening homework)
Building on the skills developed in Level-1, Level-2 provides
paddlers with the intermediate skills they need to go sea
kayaking in class-2 conditions along semi-exposed shoreline with
a possible overnight bivy. Leadership, incident management,
open-water rescue, self-care, and navigation are core parts of
the curriculum.
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