Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Course Overview
Approx Time (8 hrs)
2hrs Knowledge, 4 hours Paddle Skills, 1-2 hrs Rescue Skills
Knowledge - Clothing for paddling, parts of a kayak, safety equipment, outfitting a kayak, decision making for a part-day long paddle in a sheltered area close to shore.
Paddling Skills - Introduction to Basic Strokes - Forward, Reverse, Turning / Sweep Strokes, Side Draw Stroke, Edging.
Rescue Skills - Controlled wet exit and assisted recoveries.
Introduction Sea Kayaking Course
Introduces the novice to paddling a kayak in calm sheltered water.
Participants under 16 must participate with a parent and weight at least 90 lbs.
Location - White Rock, Surrey, Greater Vancouver
Prerequisite - None
Course Fees - include kayak and related equipment