Paddle Canada Course Schedule

Paddle Canada Course Schedule

Paddle Canada Course Schedule Paddle Canada Course Schedule: As of June 2023 Basic Course: Non Scheduled Level 1 Skills Non Scheduled Level 2 Skills Sea Kayak Level 2 Skills Quadra Island July 21 to July 28 Click here to view all of our training courses. George...
Our Nuchatlitz trip

Our Nuchatlitz trip

Our Nuchatlitz trip Please note: Some of these pictures were taken by Pat Jones on Island 44 in the Nuchatlitz Marine Park and are being used with her permission.   Our Nuchatlitz kayaking trip started with getting our loaded kayaks aboard the Uchuck III at Gold...
Glamping in the Broken Island Lodge

Glamping in the Broken Island Lodge

Glamping in the Broken Island Lodge This kayaking trip started with a drive to Bamfield in the early morning to meet the water taxi at 10:30 am. When the water taxi arrived at the wharf we loaded our kayaks and gear aboard the taxi for the ride to the Broken Island...
Out-Fitting Your Kayak

Out-Fitting Your Kayak

Out-Fitting Your Kayak Replacing or upgrading your old sagging deck lines and bungie cord, improving your hip and thigh pads, and moving your seat to actually FIT you, will greatly improve your comfort level while paddling. The yellow sea kayak below is an example of...
The Fastest Kayak Re-Entry

The Fastest Kayak Re-Entry

The Fastest Kayak Re-Entry If you are eight years old and have no fear of the water, you can re-entered your kayak after a capsize in under 20 seconds. George McFarlin Owner, Deep Bay Kayaking Going over… Getting back...
Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Private Lessons Private Lessons are taught one-on-one and you decide what skills that you would like to be taught. You can chose one of the on-water clinics or just review some of the basic paddle strokes that you feel need some improvement. I charge $75 per hour for...
Rolling Lessons

Rolling Lessons

Rolling Lessons Your rolling lesson begins with learning the mechanics of the roll using a float for support.  Once you have the mechanics of the roll the paddle is introduced.  The mechanics of the roll are still the same but now you use the paddle for support during...
Basic Intro to Sea Kayaking

Basic Intro to Sea Kayaking

Basic Intro to Sea Kayaking Basic Kayak Skills training is the starting point of your Sea Kayaking journey. The purpose of this class is to teach you how to paddle as effortlessly as possible while keeping the kayak going in a straight line.  Starting at the beach we...
Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills

Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills

Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills The Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills Course provides the skills and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters.  This course takes the novice paddler beyond paddling on a flat water into the sport of Sea Kayaking. ...