Victoria Go
Kayak 2024 Spring Training Schedule
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Sea Kayak Surf in Tofino - Intro and
Intermediate
$350.00 - Regular Price
$290.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Thur-Fri April 25-26
. Sat - Sun April 27-28
. Sat - Sun May 11-12
. Sat - Sun May 25-26
Description
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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Sea Kayak Surf in Tofino - Advanced
$350.00 - Regular Price
$290.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
Prerequisites: Participants are required to have completed a
basic sea kayaking course and have a good level of fitness and
comfort in the water. Proficiency in skills like kayak handling,
rescues, and navigation is assumed.
. Sat - Sun April 6-7
. Mon - Tue April 8-9
= FULL
Description
An advanced sea kayak surf course is designed to build upon the
skills and knowledge gained in intro and intermediate sea
kayaking surf courses. This course is typically intended for
experienced kayakers who are comfortable with basic sea kayak
surf techniques and safety procedures. The focus of the course
is on paddling in dynamic, open water environments where you'll
encounter waves and surf conditions.
Topics: Safety and
Risk Management - Understanding Waves and Surf - Surf Zone
Navigation - Wave Riding Techniques - Boat Control - Rescue
Skills - Surf Etiquette – Rolling
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Fun at Trial (3hrs)
$155.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Tue March 26 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
. Wed May 8 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Description: 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 (3hrs)
$155.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat March 30 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
. Thu April 11 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Description: This course is all about playing
in Baynes Channel. We are going to paddle in active water with
emphasis on currents and rough water paddling.
Prerequisites: Participants MUST have Lv2
Skills or equivalent.
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Currents at Tillicum Bridge (2.5 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat April 13 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am
. Sun April 14 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
. Thu May 30 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Description: 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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Beginner and Intermediate Re-Entries (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Fri Apr 19 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Cadboro Bay (Gyro Park)
. Sat May 4 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Cadboro Bay (Gyro Park)
Description: 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 (3 hrs)
$140.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Wed May 29 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am - Cadboro Bay (Gyro Park)
Description: Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by
performing re-entry skills in moving and dynamic waters.
Essential skills to master if you are planning to paddle
Vancouver Island West Coast. Prerequisites: Participants
MUST have Lv2 Skills or equivalent.
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Edging and Bracing (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Fri Apr 19 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (Cadboro Bay)
. Sat May 4 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (Cadboro Bay)
. Thu May 30 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Banfield Park - Gorge)
Description: This Edging and Bracing workshop will
provide you with the skills to effectively develop reflexive
paddle braces and edging your kayak, therefore enhancing your
confidence and paddling skills.
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Forward Strokes (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat April 13 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Banfield Park - Gorge)
Description: Learn how to perform an effective forward
stroke without losing efficiency and energy.
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Turning Strokes (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sun April 14 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Banfield Park - Gorge)
Description: Learn how to use the right turning stroke in
the right situation. This workshop will teach you how to use
different paddling turning strokes without losing efficiency and
energy.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills - Location:
Victoria
$250.00 - Regular Price
$200.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat June 1
Description: 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
$350.00 - Regular Price
$280.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat-Sun Apr 20-21
. Sat-Sun May 18-19
Description: 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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Paddle Canada Level 2 Ready
$350.00 - Regular Price
$300.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria
. Sun-Mon Mar 31-Apr 1
Description:
The Paddle Canada Level 2 Ready course is designed for intermediate sea
kayakers who want to prepare for their Level 2 certification.
This course will enhance your existing skills and knowledge,
with a focus on advanced techniques and safety.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills
$700.00 - Regular Price
$560.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria - Note: No Camping
. Mon-Thu May 20 to 23
Description: 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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Go Tarp 101 (3 hrs)
$100.00 - Regular Price
$65.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Sat May 5 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Description: 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.
Understanding the art of tarpology is essential for shelter,
protection, and improvisation.
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Chart and Navigation (On-Land 4 hrs)
$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Wed May 1st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Description: 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. The course covers topics such as reading
and interpreting nautical charts, using compasses, and planning
a safe sea kayaking trip. The goal of the course is to equip
kayakers with the necessary skills to confidently navigate on
the water, whether they are exploring new waters or making a
longer voyage.
Forward Strokes
Club Members: $75 includes GST (Regular price $130)
Location: Westwood Lake
Date: Friday April 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Description: This workshop takes you to the
heart of the fundamentals of moving forward strokes. Through a
series of on-land and on-water exercises, you'll become a more
effective and stronger paddler.
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Edging and Bracing - The Grey
Zone
Club Members: $75 includes GST (Regular price $130)
Location: Westwood Lake
Date: Friday April 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Description: 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
Club Members: $75 includes GST (Regular price $130)
Location: Westwood Lake
Date: Friday May 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Description: 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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Blending Strokes - Linking it
all together
Club Members: $75 includes GST (Regular price $130)
Location: Westwood Lake
Date: Friday May 10, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Description: This workshop will focus on
blending strokes and using the right strokes at the right time.
By linking it all together, you will make your kayak dance.
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