Victoria Go
Kayak 2024 Spring Training Schedule
To register for any Go Kayak courses or workshops
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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.
. 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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Fun at Trial (3hrs)
$155.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. 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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Currents at Tillicum Bridge (2.5 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island
Paddle Club Members.
. Thu May 30 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am
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.
. 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.
. Sat May 4 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (Cadboro Bay)
. Thu May 30 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 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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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 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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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
. Over 2 weekends: May 18-19 and June 1-2
. 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.
. Sun May 5th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 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.
. Sun May 5th 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.
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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