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Kayaking
Kayak Rescues
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
Progressive Paddling
(Part 3)
2:00 - 5:00 pm
#40648
Saturday May 14
#40647
Saturday June 4
#40652
Saturday June 25
$58
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.
Instructor:
Comox Valley Kayaks
#40660
Tuesday & Thursday
June 14 & 16
7:45 - 9:30 pm
$120/2
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
Seniors’ Intro to
Kayaking
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
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
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