This clinic is for beginner/early intermediate paddlers. We will start at Gyro Park, Cadboro Bay with a brief land-based class session followed by a paddle to the current location at Cadboro Point (aka 10 Mile Point) where we will discuss and practice reading the water, overfalls, standing waves, whirlpools, ferrying, eddying in and out, edging, bracing, forward paddling with power and learning to paddle with confidence in currents. It is a fun session!

This clinic requires minimum Level 1 or equivalent skills as well as being comfortable for possible capsizing. This area is a good training area because if you do capsize, you will not travel very far! Immersion gear is necessary as is a helmet. Have a change of warm clothes in a drybag in your kayak.

Where: Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay

When:- Saturday, February 6th. Be on the beach with your kayak, dressed and ready to paddle by 9:30am. The session will begin with discussion followed by a 10:00am launch.

Plan:- Please bring lunch or a substantial snack as well as hydration. There is a small beach nearby for breaks.

If the winds are too strong, you will receive an email the night before and the clinic can be changed to a later date.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Ellen onwatercourses@siska.ca. Questions regarding the course material can be directed to Edgar Hulatt.

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