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 calm and sheltered waters. This is a one day course with eight hours of instruction.

No prior kayaking experience is required for this course.

Participants require their own sea worthy kayak with reserve buoyancy (water tight hatches and sealed bulkheads), as well as Transport Canada required equipment including PFD, paddle, whistle, throw rope and bilge pump/bailing device.

Course location is currently set for Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay, and will be confirmed by the Instructor prior to the course.

The course includes a focus on wet exits and re-entries, therefore immersion clothing is required. This could include a wet suit and paddling top with insulating layers, or a dry suit and insulating layers. NOTE: without immersion clothing, course participation is not possible.

The course is a full day, therefore please bring a lunch, water and snacks. Expect to be engaged from 08:30 until 16:30.

Cost for the course is $50 and is payable through PayPal as part of the Online Course Registration.

The Instructor will contact all participants prior to the course to confirm details, assign pre-course work, etc

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