PADDLE CANADA BASIC – (INTRO)

This is the Primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Level 1 Course, Specifically the Sea Kayak skills Progression. This class is fun, laid-back, and offers a positive, inclusive experience. We will incorporate games, group activities, and real-world scenarios as much as possible. If the aforementioned and the promise of terrible Dad jokes is appealing to you, you have found the place to sign up!

In this course we will focus on the foundations, skills and knowledge used with Sea Kayaks. This course is meant to inspire students to tackle short & low risk paddling excursions.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to paddle confidently in calm sheltered waters while in the company of peers of similar ability.

Rentals are Available for Vessels, and all needed Gear. You can either rent items as needed, or you can rent everything as a package.

For this class, you will require all of the following:

• Kayak
• PFD
• Pump
• Whistle
• 15-Meter Floating Rope
• Paddle
• Sunscreen
• Lunch (we have fresh baked muffins/cookies, coffee, tea and snacks available onsite)
• Water
• *Bring spare clothes and a towel.

During this class, you will:

• Cover proper paddling techniques.
• Learn how to balance yourself.
• Exit a tipped Kayak.
• Get wet.
• Have fun!
• Make friends similar to your skill level.

The course will run rain or shine. We will postpone in the case of prolonged thunderstorms.