Overview
Bring the team together for a corporate event at Deep Cove Kayak
Here at Deep Cove Kayak, it is our purpose to INSPIRE DEEPER CONNECTIONS TO THE OUTDOORS AND ONE ANOTHER
We invite you to bring your team down to the ocean to create lasting memories, strengthen team bonds and learn new skills through our paddling programs!
CLICK HERE to download a PDF copy of our Corporate Packages brochure.
Don’t see the specific program you are looking for?
We are able to fully customize an activity to suit your groups’ individual needs.
We acknowledge, with deep gratitude, that all of our corporate paddling programs take place on the unceded territory and traditional waters of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
*Video was filmed pre-covid 19
Guided Tour
Group size: 8 – 30 people
Activity Length: 2 hours – 5 hours
Intensity: Low- Moderate
Guided Tour of Say Nuth Khaw Yum
Learn about local history and enjoy the beauty of our surrounding mountains. Nestled in our fjord, you will find harbor seals, eagles, sea stars and other wildlife in a rich marine environment.
This tour is fully customizable depending on your group’s needs. Go for 2 hours, 3 hours or 5 hours. We can even provide lunch!
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS
Objectives:
1. To work in a team of two to paddle the kayak efficiently, and then use effective communication to stay together with the whole group.
2. To facilitate your team in sharing a unique and memorable experience with their co-workers which will strengthen team bonds and relationships.
3. To leave the office and enjoy a healthy dose of mountain and sea air to leave your team feeling refreshed.
Overview:
Your group will be greeted by their guides and given a safety briefing and paddling talk before heading to their kayaks.
The group will kayak together and explore the southern islands of Say Nuth Khaw Yum. Your guides will show the group sights of historical and geographical importance and will tell you some fascinating legends from the area!
When the tour is completed, the guides will safely land everyone at the beach and will give the group a chance to reflect on their experiences from the tour.
Group Lesson
Group size: 8 – 30 people
Activity Length: 2 hours – 3 hours
Intensity: Moderate
Learn to Kayak or Paddleboard
Learning a new skill with your co-workers is a great way to break down barriers within a team, get fit and play some fun games on the water!
BUILD TRUST
LEARN A NEW SKILL
INSPIRE WELLNESS
Objectives:
1) To learn a new skill while gaining an appreciation for your co-worker’s learning and feedback needs.
2) To facilitate your team in sharing an educational and exciting experience with their co-workers which will strengthen team bonds, trust and relationships.
3) To create a supportive and open environment during the activity.
Overview:
Your instructors will meet the team and make sure that they are prepared and ready for their lesson. After a safety talk and introduction to your chosen paddling discipline (SUP or kayak), your instructors will take you out onto the water.
When you are on the water your instructors will take your group through the basics of paddling and maneuvering your craft. All of these skills will be taught in a safe environment with plenty of activities and games to consolidate the team’s learning. Your team will be pro in no time!
When the activity is completed, the instructors will safely land everyone at the beach and will give the group a chance to reflect on their experiences from the lesson.
Twilight Explorer
Group size: 8 – 30 people
Activity Length: 2.5 hours
Intensity: Low
Twilight Explorer
Have you ever paddled at night?
This evening tour is a truly unique experience for groups who want a relaxed, starlit, evening paddle after a long day in the office.
IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
AFTER WORK
Objectives:
1. To build on effective communication techniques within the team while one of the senses is compromised.
2. To facilitate your team in sharing a unique and memorable experience with their co-workers which will strengthen team bonds and relationships.
Overview:
Your group will be greeted by their guides and given a safety briefing and paddling talk before heading to their kayaks. Each kayak will be equipped with a light that will assist with group management and visibility.
The group will kayak together under the stars with their guides stopping to provide expert commentary on the colourful history of Say Nuth Khaw Yum. Your guides will also provide details about the geography of the area, and information about our local wildlife. If you’re lucky, you might get to experience the magic of the bio-luminescence that can appear.
When the tour is completed, the guides will safely land everyone at the beach and will give the group a chance to reflect on their experiences from the tour.
Fancy dinner before your tour? Let us help you make a reservation at one of our local restaurants in Deep Cove.
Dragon Boating
Group size: 15 – 20 people
Activity Length: 1.5 hours
Intensity: Moderate
Dragon Boating*
*Dependent on Covid 19 Guidelines
Get the whole team in our 37ft long dragon boat and paddle in time to the drum as you explore Say Nuth Khaw Yum.
Dragon boating originated over 2,500 years ago among fishing communities based on the Yangtze River in Southern-Central China. It was originally a folk ritual designed to please the rain gods, and celebrate the summer rice planting.
TEAM WORK
STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS
FAST PACED
Objectives:
1) To get your team working in-sync and coordinating with each other during a fast-paced activity.
2) To create an understanding that everyone has a vital role within the team and everyone must work together to have a successful experience.
3) To blow off some steam with colleagues and enjoy the sights of the Indian Arm from our Dragon Boat.
Overview:
Your instructors will meet your team and equip everyone with safety gear and a traditional dragon boat paddle. On land, your group will be introduced to efficient paddling technique and dragon boat commands.
Your team will then be safely loaded into the Dragon Boat, and then instructed to paddle out of Deep Cove. You will need to paddle in time as a unit to get the boat moving effectively. Your instructors will give you fun drills and tasks to complete while showing you points of interest in the Cove and Say Nuth Khaw Yum.
When the activity is completed, the guides will safely moor the Dragon Boat and unload your group. You will then have a chance to reflect on your successes and challenges that you encountered during the activity.