PADDLING PROGRAMS . Reserve in advance
. Weather permitting
Prices vary according to group size, needs and equipment.
Call 250.477.9881 or email for price. For
upcoming courses - Click here -
FIRST STEP: Never tried kayaking? First Step
is the perfect place to start. The
course focuses on the fun of kayaking in a safe environment.
Sea kayak and equipment
INCLUDED * Please reserve in advance **
Weather permitting
Prices vary according to
group size, needs and equipment, please call 250.477.9881 or
email for price.
Course length: 3
hours Conditions: Super
calm conditions in sheltered waters.
SECOND STEP: It's all about sea kayak
re-entries! Learn how
to deal with a possible capsize by performing rescue skills such
as wet exit, self and assisted re-entries; essential skills to
master if you are planning to get into sea kayaking.
Course length:
2 hours Location: Ocean
THIRD STEP: It's all about paddling strokes! Learn the
benefits that paddling has to offer, including paddling more
efficiently, building strength and fitness. Yes...it is all
about paddle strokes.
Course length:
3 hours Location: Ocean
CURRENTS Paddling
in and around currents, ferrying, crossing eddy lines, eddy
turn, low-brace turn, etc.
Course length:
3 hours Location: Ocean
ROCK GARDEN
. For advanced paddlers with Paddle Canada Lv2 skills
certification
or equivalent. . Participants
MUST know how to re-enter a sea kayak on their
own. This course is designed for
sea kayakers who want to learn how to play and explore rock
gardens and whitewater features of the ocean. It will help you
with the process of making good judgement decisions when
paddling in active water.
Course length:
3 hours Location: Ocean
NAVIGATION: Learn how to use a nautical chart
with a compass on a kayak journey. You will learn basic
navigation techniques, plan and navigate safely on a day or
multi-day trip, how to use a nautical chart with a compass on a
kayak journey. We will cover the fundamental aspects of sea
kayak navigation. This course focuses on the application of
chart reading, compass use, route planning and navigation.
Course length:
1/2 day and full day courses available Location: Ocean
SURFING: A great way
to improve your kayaking skills, building
confidence and enjoying the fun of playing in active water.
This
course teaches you how to deal with surf by;
. Avoiding the surf
. How to deal with the surf
. Having fun playing in the surf The workshop focus on safety,
type of surf, how to read the surf, surf etiquette, paddling in
surf, safety and communication, landing and launching in surf,
surfing, types of waves, broaching in surf (side
surfing) and rolling in surf. Course length:
2 days from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Tofino, BC.
TOWING Learn about different sea kayak
towing techniques and how to safely tow an injured or fatigued
paddler back to safety.
