Paddle Canada Flatwater Sea Kayaking Skills Lessons

Paddle Canada Flatwater Sea kayaking SKILLS Lessons

Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Skills Lessons Paddle Canada Flatwater Sea Kayaking Skills Lessons

Date: Next Course July 26th and Aug.16 th Please e-mail: email Spirit Quest Journeys for future dates

Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Gorge Rowing and Paddling Center - Victoria, BC

Cost: $180.00 per person (including GST)

Cost Includes: Boat rental, all paddling equipment, safety equipment, all Paddle Canada fees, badge and certification card.

Overview of course content:

Rescue Skills Paddling Skills

▪ wet exit ▪ Lifting and carrying a kayak

▪ Retrieving a swamped Kayak ▪ Forward and reverse paddling

▪ Eskimo Rescue ▪ Forward and reverse sweep strokes

▪ T-Rescue ▪ Draw strokes

▪ Rafting ▪ Low brace

▪ Edging

Kayaking Knowledge

▪ Boat design

▪ Boat outfitting

▪ Clothing

▪ Safety equipment

▪ Paddles

▪ Injury prevention

▪ Equipment care

▪ Kayaking Resources

Day Schedule:

8:45 am – arrive and prepare for lessons

9:00 am – 12:00 pm – kayaking knowledge lessons and paddling skills

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch Break – Bring your own lunch and lots of snacks!!

1:00 pm – 3:30pm – Paddling skills and rescue skills

3:30pm – 4:00 pm – break

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Complete rescue skills and evaluation

Resources:

Please read the article Gearing Up for Your next Sea kayaking Trip before your lesson.