Lesson - Advanced Course

Kayak Surfing Courses

A kayak surfing course is the best way for sea kayakers to build the skills needed to launch and land in waves, explore exposed coast or just have lots of fun. Playing in surf makes a safer and more confident paddler. Kayak surfing is an exciting and addictive activity.

This 2-day course is suitable for those who have basic kayaking experience or those who have been kayaking a while and want to advance their skills. It is desirable, but not a requirement, to have attended a rolling course before attending this course. Candidates must feel comfortable in an upside down position.

The maximum instructor to student ratio is 1:4. Our low instructor to student ratio ensures a rich learning environment with many opportunities for one to one coaching and feedback. A minimum of 3 participants is required to run the course.

Helmets, kayaks and immersion gear are provided (free) for all courses held in Tofino only. For the courses held in Jordan River and Port Renfrew, participants must provide their own kayak, helmet, kayaking gear and immersion gear. Either a sea kayak or a river kayak is acceptable for this course.

The course starts with a morning session on paddling techniques followed by an afternoon at a surfing beach. The remainder of the course will focus on surfing with additional theoretical instruction.

This course is run by SKILS.

• beachology
• wave selection
• surf forecasting
• control in surf
• efficient surfing strokes
• safety rules in surf
• surf etiquette
• strategies for surf landing and surf launching and hazards