Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills
Get Paddle Canada Certified
This multi-day, 16 hour course, is a comprehensive introduction to the fun and exciting sport of sea kayaking.
Your instructor will teach you the skills necessary to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends in Class 1 Waters.*
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the nationally recognised Paddle Canada Level 1 certification.
This certificate will allow you to paddle by yourself at all of our rental locations.
Topics covered include:
- equipment
- navigation
- decision making
- weather
- strokes
- bracing
- capsizing
- re-entry techniques
- …and more!
*Class 1 Waters = non-challenging, protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings and ready access to land-based assistance.
Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills Course for Beginners
Becoming Paddle Canada Level 1 certified will enable you to paddle solo at our waterfront rental locations.
Who should enroll on this course
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the basics of sea kayaking. Many beginners start here and it is a gateway course that will unlock your kayaking world!
Lessons occur in Class 1 waters. i.e: non-challenging, protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings and ready access to land-based assistance.
We recommend you sign up if you are in interested in learning how to:
- Manoeuvre your kayak
- Navigate
- Make on-water safety decisions
- Read weather
- Paddle Efficiently
- Bracing techniques
- Capsize & re-enter kayak
Pricing
| No of Sessions | 2 or 6 |
| Price | $369 (excl tax) |
Weekends
| Dates (Every Weekend) | Days | Time |
| April 8th – September 30th | Saturday & Sunday | 9am-5pm |
Weeknights
| Dates | Days | Time |
| May: (13,15,17,20,22,24) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
| June: (10,12,14,17,19,21) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6pm-9pm |
| July: (8,10,12,15,17,19) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 6pm-9pm |
| August: (12,14,16,19,21,23) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
