Spring Guide 2016

Kayaking Kayak Rescues

The Kayak Roll Intermediate

Paddle Canada Basic Kayak: Instructor Training Are you a solid kayaker with the desire to help others learn this rewarding sport? Becoming a Pad- dle Canada Basic Kayak Instructor will give you the tools you need to provide exceptional instruction. This course combines dry land and on-water skill development with teaching strategies and safety. Prerequisites: Paddle Canada Basic Kayak and Paddle Canada Sea Kay- aking Level 1. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks Dates and Times TBA $350 Paddle Canada Basic SUP SUP borrows some techniques from canoe paddling, and is a dynamic sport that engages your core muscles and balance. Begin- ner boards are wide & stable, and offer a whole new perspective on our beautiful local aquatic envi- ronment. Instructors are certified Paddle Canada SUP Instructors. Instructor: CV Kayaks & Canoes #40670 Sunday May 15 1:00 - 3:00 pm #40671 Saturday June 18 4:00 - 6:00 pm $40

This 2-session course uses Green- land techniques to teach partici- pants the mechanics of rolling a kayak. To take this course, partici- pants must have a good controlled wet exit, be comfortable staying in the kayak while it is upside down, and competent paddling skills. Maximum 2 students per instruc- tor. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #40660 Tuesday & Thursday June 14 & 16 7:45 - 9:30 pm $120/2 Paddle Canada Level 1 can help you take your Sea Kayaking skills to the next level. In this multi-day course we build intermediate pad- dling skills, learn about weather, navigation, tides & risk assessment, and plan & undertake a day trip. An exciting & challenging 2 days on the water! Prerequisite: Basic Kayaking. Instructor: C V Kayaks & Canoes #40658 Saturday June 11 & Sunday June 12 $260 If you have never tried kayaking (or haven’t been out paddling in a while) and are interested in explor- ing the beautiful Courtenay River Estuary from a whole new vantage point, then this is a great course for you! Join us on the water to learn about kayaks, equipment, and paddling skills with a certified instructor. Instructor: CV Kayaks & Canoes #40673 Friday June 10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $45 Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking: Level 1 Seniors’ Intro to Kayaking

Join Comox Valley Kayaks & Ca- noes in the pool to learn how to get yourself (and your paddling companions!) back into your kayak after a capsize. Take this course on its own to increase confidence on the water, or take as the first step towards a Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks 7:45 - 9:30 pm #40637 Monday April 4 #40638 Monday April 18 #40640 Monday May 9 #40641 Wednesday May 18 #40642 Tuesday June 7 #40643 Thursday June 23 $58 Paddle Canada Basic Kayaking Join certified Paddle Canada instructors on the water to learn the skills you need to paddle safely & with finesse! Graduates receive Paddle Canada certification and a free 4-hour kayak rental from Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes so you can practice your skills! Prereq- uisite: Kayak Rescues Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks Paddling Skills (Part 2) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

#40645 Saturday May 14 #40644 Saturday June 4 #40646 Saturday June 25 $58 #40648 Saturday May 14 #40647 Saturday June 4 #40652 Saturday June 25 $58

COURTENAY ADULT

Progressive Paddling (Part 3) 2:00 - 5:00 pm

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