Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills - Campbell River

This is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills inspires students to go out on short paddling excursions in class-0 or calm and sheltered waters.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to confidently paddle in calm, sheltered waters in the company of peers with similar abilities.
Course Length:
8 hours of instruction (1 day).
Course Water Class:
This course runs in Class-0 conditions which are described as:
Non-challenging protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings, and ready access to land-based assistance. Wind and sea state is calm to rippled (<15km/h or 8 knots).
Course Topics:
Re-Entry Skills:
Wet exit
Assisted re-entries
Paddling Skills:
Lifting and carrying a kayak
Launching and landing
Emptying the kayak
Forward and reverse strokes
Stopping
Forward and reverse sweep strokes
Pivots
Draw stroke
Low brace
Edging
Course Prerequisites:
None
Location:
Dick Murphy Park - Campbell River, BC
What's Included?
1 full day of instruction by a certified Paddle Canada instructor, certification upon successful completion of the course
Kayak
Paddle
Sprayskirt
Pump
Paddle float
PFD
Whistle
15m buoyant heaving line
Please Bring:
Immersion apparel (drysuit, wetsuit, etc.)
Lunch and snacks
Water
Sun protection (glasses, hat, sunscreen)