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COURTENAY
ADULT
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KAYAK RESCUES (PART 1)
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 it as the first
step toward a Paddle Canada Ba-
sic Kayak certification.
#41238 Tuesday July 5
#41239 Thursday July 14
#41240 Tuesday July 19
#41243 Thursday July 28
#41241 Tuesday August 2
#41242 Thursday August 11
#41244 Tuesday August 16
7:45 - 9:30 pm
Courtenay Memorial
Outdoor Pool
$58
PADDLING SKILLS (PART 2)
Prerequisite: Kayak Rescues Part 1
#41245 Saturday July 9
#41247 Saturday July 23
#41248 Saturday August 6
#41250 Saturday, August 20
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Comox Lake
#41246 Friday July 15
#41249 Wednesday August 10
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CV Kayaks & Canoes
$58
PROGRESSIVE PADDLING
(PART 3)
Prerequisite: Kayak Rescues &
Paddling Skills
#41251 Saturday July 9
#41253 Saturday July 23
#41254 Saturday August 6
#41256 Saturday August 20
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Comox Lake
#41252 Monday July 18
#41255 Friday August 12
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CV Kayaks & Canoes
$58
PADDLE CANADA SEA
KAYAKING LEVEL 1
Paddle Canada Level 1 can help
you take your Sea Kayaking skills
to the next level. In this multi-
day course we build intermediate
paddling skills, learn about weath-
er, navigation, tides & risk assess-
ment, and plan & undertake a day
trip. An exciting & challenging two
days on the water! Prerequisite:
Basic Kayaking.
#41257 Saturday & Sunday
July 16 & 17
Comox Valley Kayaks &
Canoes
$260
Paddling with CV Kayaks & Canoes
THE KAYAK ROLL -
INTERMEDIATE
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.
# 41413 Thursday July 7
& Tuesday July 12
#41414 Tuesday August 9
& Thursday August 18
7:45 - 9:30 pm
Courtenay Memorial
Outdoor Pool
$120/2
PADDLE CANADA BASIC
KAYAKING (3 PARTS)
Our certified Paddle Canada
instructors will take you out on
the water to learn the skills you
need to paddle safely & with
finesse! Enjoy a full day on the
water with us, or mix & match the
dates to suit your schedule. You
will come away from the course a
more confident paddler - including
knowledge of boats, equipment,
and paddling techniques. Gradu-
ates receive Paddle Canada certi-
fication, and a free 4-hour kayak
rental from Comox Valley Kayaks
& Canoes so you can practice your
skills!
Boats and/or boards are provided
for all courses, and wetsuits are
provided for all indoor and SUP
courses. Drysuit rentals for outdoor
courses are available upon request
for a nominal fee. Students should
bring their own goggles & nose plugs
to the pool if desired. The full curric-
ulum for all of the paddling courses,
as well as instructions concerning
clothing and equipment require-
ments, can be viewed at
.