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Kayaking Lessons in the Comox Valley

Kayaking in the Comox Valley

Paddle Canada: Flatwater Kayaking Certification

Cost - $50 for each section

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.

 

Conditions

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

What You'll Learn

  • 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

What to Bring

Suitable clothing, pencil & pad, snack, & a smile.
 

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Destinations

The Comox Valley is the hub to some of the best kayaking in the world. Check out some of the top destinations below:

  • Barkley Sound
  • Brooks Penninsula
  • Broughton Archepelago
  • Clayoquot Sound
  • Comox Valley
  • Cortes Island
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