Summer Recreation Guide 2016

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 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 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 www.comoxvalleykayaks.com. THE KAYAK ROLL - INTERMEDIATE

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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 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! PADDLE CANADA BASIC KAYAKING (3 PARTS) Our certified Paddle Canada instructors will take you out on the water to learn the skills you

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 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

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