Paddle Canada Courses

Education > Paddle Canada Courses

Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayaking certification – Beyond the basics - $200
This certified course is of two days duration totaling 14 hours of instruction. At the successful completion of this course, participants will have the knowledge and skills for a day long sea kayak trip in sheltered waters and light winds in the company of other paddlers of equal or greater skill and knowledge. Skills and knowledge taught include:

Rescue Skills
-eskimo bow rescue
-unassisted and assisted reentry
-towing
-communications/signals

Paddling skills (incorporating edging on all strokes)
-more efficient launching and landing
-forward stroke
-bracing strokes (high and low)
-sweep strokes
-draw strokes
-stern rudder

Knowledge
-equipment
-journeying and seamanship
-safety
-kayaking resources


Day 2 is spent on a full day paddling excursion. Bring a lunch both days.
To enroll in this course students should have completed Paddle Canada’s Flatwater course or have the equivalent skill sets. All participants must be ready to demonstrate a confident wet exit at the start of the course. On successful completion of this course, participants will be awarded a Paddle Canada certificate.


Prerequisites:Paddle Canada Flatwater Certificate (or equivelent skill level)



Location: Comox Valley, Campbell River, Quadra Isl.
Weather dependant
Time: 16 hrs, done over 2 days
1 hour for lunch breaks
1 extra hour at the end of the day for individual help & practice.
Dates: June 21,22
July 5,6
Aug 2,3
Aug 23,24
Sept 6,7
Sept 13,14
To book a private lesson, call 1-888-545-5595.
What to bring: If you supply kayak then price is $200. $20.00 per day for kayak rental.
: Shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, fleece sweatshirt, hat, sunglasses, water, snack, sunscreen, lunch, change of clothes, towel, thermos with hot tea, wetsuit or drysuit,pencil, paper.

Paddle Canada Flatwater kayaking certification - $
Our Flatwater course is divided into three parts totaling 8 hours of instruction. These three sessions introduce the novice to paddling in enclosed sheltered waters and calm conditions.
Skills covered include a controlled wet exit, forward and turning strokes, assisted rescues and an introduction to the Eskimo bow rescue.
You may want to take all or any of these 3 sessions as they also stand alone. Take all three, meeting Paddling Canada standards and you will be awarded a Paddling Canada certificate and paddling badge.

Sessions are booked through the Courtenay Recreation Association. (250)338-5371
***See "Courtenay Recreation Association" section under the "Education" section of this website.

Conditions:
Wind calm (< 8 knots) Sea state calm to rippled

Overview:
Wet Exit
Retrieving a swamped kayak
T-Rescue
Rafting
Lifting & carrying a kayak
Forward & reverse paddling
Forward & reverse sweep strokes
Low brace
Edging
Boat Design
Boat Outfitting
Clothing
Safety Equipment
Paddles
Injury Prevention
Equipment Care
Kayaking Resources


Location: Weather Dependant
Dates: Please see "Courtenay Recreation Association" section
To book a private lesson, call 1-888-545-5595.
What to bring: Suitable clothing, pencil & pad, lunch, & a smile.
If all three sessions are booked as a package, cost is $100.
Booked separately, cost is $40 each session