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Sea Kayak Surf in Tofino (2 days) - Click Here to Register -
$360.00 - Regular Price
$310.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Tofino, BC.

. Monday - Tue April 28-29, 2025

This course teaches you how to deal with surf by:
1- Avoiding it. Apply knowledge and seamanship to launch and land in surf zone. Very useful when paddling on West Coast Vancouver Island.
2- Learning how to deal with the surf if a wave catches you.
3- Having fun playing in the surf zone, building confidence, and paddling skills

Baynes Fun - Click Here to Register -
$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.

. Wednesday April 30, 2025, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
. Saturday May 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

This course is all about playing in Baynes Channel. We are going to paddle in active water with emphasis on current, paddling and re-entry skills. Prerequisites: Participants MUST have Lv2 Skills or equivalent.

Currents at Tillicum Bridge - Click Here to Register -
$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.

. Friday April 18, 2025, from 10:30 pm to 1:30 pm

This course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to navigate sea kayaks safely and effectively in various current conditions. Participants will learn essential skills, safety protocols, and techniques to paddle in currents, tides, and changing water conditions.

Edging and Bracing (The Grey Zone) - Click Here to Register -
$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.

. Monday May 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This workshop will provide you with the skills to effectively develop your edging and reflexive paddle braces. Use your legs, lower body, and core muscles to increase your boat control and thereby enhancing your confidence and paddling skills.

Beginner and Intermediate Re-Entries - Click Here to Register -
$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.

. Monday May 5, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by performing rescue skills such as wet exit, self and assisted re-entries; essential skills to review every year.

Chart and Navigation (In-Class and On-water) - Click Here to Register -
$200.00 - Regular Price
$150.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria, BC.

In-Class: Saturday April 19, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
On-Water: Saturday April 19, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

This course is designed to teach participants the skills and knowledge required for safely navigating a sea kayak using nautical charts, compasses, and other navigation tools.

Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills - Click Here to Register -
$305.00 - Regular Price
$225.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria

. Saturday May 10, 2025.

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.

Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - Click Here to Register -
$360.00 - Regular Price
$300.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria

. Friday - Saturday May 9-10, 2025.

Building on the information covered in Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking.

Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills - Click Here to Register -
$700.00 - Regular Price
$600.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria - Note: No Camping

. Monday - Thursday April 21-24, 2025. (On-line and evening homework)

Building on the skills developed in Level-1, Level-2 provides paddlers with the intermediate skills they need to go sea kayaking in class-2 conditions along semi-exposed shoreline with a possible overnight bivy. Leadership, incident management, open-water rescue, self-care, and navigation are core parts of the curriculum.