Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills

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Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills

Rates: $369 (+GST)
Dates: Apr 8 to Sept 30
Age: 16+


Call 604.929.2268 to book & inquire


Get Paddle Canada Certified

This multi-day, 16 hour course, is a comprehensive introduction to the fun and exciting sport of sea kayaking.

Your instructor will teach you the skills necessary to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends in Class 1 Waters.*

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the nationally recognised Paddle Canada Level 1 certification.

This certificate will allow you to paddle by yourself at all of our rental locations.

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Topics covered include:

  • equipment
  • navigation
  • decision making
  • weather
  • strokes
  • bracing
  • capsizing
  • re-entry techniques
  • …and more!

*Class 1 Waters = non-challenging, protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings and ready access to land-based assistance.

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills Course for Beginners

Becoming Paddle Canada Level 1 certified will enable you to paddle solo at our waterfront rental locations.

Who should enroll on this course

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the basics of sea kayaking. Many beginners start here and it is a gateway course that will unlock your kayaking world!

Lessons occur in Class 1 waters. i.e: non-challenging, protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings and ready access to land-based assistance.

We recommend you sign up if you are in interested in learning how to:

  • Manoeuvre your kayak
  • Navigate
  • Make on-water safety decisions
  • Read weather
  • Paddle Efficiently
  • Bracing techniques
  • Capsize & re-enter kayak

Pricing

No of Sessions2 or 6
Price$369 (excl tax)

Weekends

Dates (Every Weekend)DaysTime
April 8th – September 30thSaturday & Sunday9am-5pm

Weeknights

DatesDaysTime
May: (8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19)Monday, Wednesday, Friday5:30pm-8:30pm
June: (5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16)Monday, Wednesday, Friday6pm-9pm
July: (10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21)Monday, Wednesday, Friday6pm-9pm
August: (14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25)Monday, Wednesday, Friday5:30pm-8:30pm

What to Bring

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We also run this course at Jericho Beach Kayak

Jericho Beach Kayak run Paddle Canada Level 1 courses at Jericho Beach. Click Here for more info.

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