Groups

Lesson - Intermediate Course

Tides & Currents

In this exciting 3-hour course participants will gain the appropriate skills and knowledge needed for safe, confident paddling on moving water such as tidal currents. Currents can be found affecting paddling all over the coast of B.C. We will introduce topics such as hydrology, how tides and currents affect paddlers, reading moving water, ferrying, and eddy hopping. This course is run on the mouth of the Capilano River and west of First Narrows, where moving water is found.

Price:	$ 80
Prerequisite:	Rec 4 or equivalent experience
Meeting Location:	Ambleside Park parking lot past the concession stand
Paddling Location:	First Narrows / Mouth of Capilano River
Date & Times:	Sunday 9:00-12noon ; May 16, October 10

What to bring

Mandatory:
secure wet footwear, swimsuit, insulating long sleeved non-cotton top, water bottle, towel, and a change of clothes.
Recommended:
insulating non-cotton bottoms (long underwear) for drysuit, non-cotton toque, brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses with strap.
* A limited number of dry suits are available for rent on a first come first served basis for $10 per lesson. Wetsuits and paddling tops are provided no charge.

* We have limited space at our shop. Please leave valuables at home or in your vehicle. Or bring along a drybag.