Summer 2015 Recreation Reporter

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Outdoor Pursuits

Cold Water Rescues For heartier folks - join us out- doors to learn and practice kayak rescues in real life conditions..... the cool water of Goose Spit. Take this course on its own to increase your confidence and control on the water, or take it as the first step toward a Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification. Wetsuits provided. Dry suit rent- als available for this course upon request for an additional fee. #38727 Saturday July 25 1:00 - 3:00 pm #38728 Saturday August 15 5:00 - 7:00 pm Meet at Goose Spit $50 Canoeing 101 Bring your paddling partner and join us on the water to learn the basics of tandem canoeing. You will learn the essential strokes and boat handling skills to make your canoeing adventures re-

Basic Kayak Part 1/ Rescue Skills Join us in the pool to learn how to get yourself (and your pad- dling companions!) back into your kayak after a capsize. Take this course on its own to increase your confidence and control on the water, or take it as the first step toward a Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking certifi- cation. #38730 Thursday July 2 #38731 Tuesday July 7 #38740 Thursday July 16 #38732 Tuesday July 21 #38733 Thursday August 6 #38734 Thursday August 13 #38735 Tuesday August 25 7:45 - 9:30 pm Outdoor Pool $58 Basic Kayak Part 2/ Paddling Skills This course can stand alone or act as the second step toward the Paddle Canada Introduction to Sea Kayaking certification. Emphasis is placed on getting out on the water and learning the basic strokes. Prerequisite: Part 1 (Rescue skills)

Intro to Greenland Paddling Can you paddle with a stick? The answer is YES! Come & discover the art of Greenland paddling with our skilled and passion- ate team of instructors. Using Greenland paddles and stan- dard kayaks, you will learn basic strokes and come to understand more about the hertitage of the sport of kayaking. Instructors will also demonstrate advanced Greenland techniques, including some of the many different types of rolling. #38763 Friday July 3 4:00 - 7:00 pm #38762 Sunday August 23 1:00 - 4:00 pm Meet at Goose Spit $58 Basic Kayak Part 3/ Progressive Paddling Skills Emphasis continues to be placed on developing an efficient for- ward stroke, more maneuvering strokes and an introduction to edging and bracing. #38748 Saturday July 4 #38750 Saturday July 18 #38753 Saturday August 8 #38754 Saturday August 29 2:00 - 5:00 pm Meet at Comox Lake or #38749 Thursday July 16 #38751 Thursday August 20 5:30 - 8:30 pm Meet at CV Kayaks $58

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Adult

warding, safe and fun! #38761 Sunday July 12 #38760 Sunday August 9 2:00 - 4:00 pm Meet at Goose Spit $68

#38741 Saturday July 4 #38742 Saturday July 18 #38746 Saturday August 8 #38743 Saturday August 29

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Meet at Comox Lake or

#38744 Thursday July 9 #38745 Tuesday July 28 #38747 Tuesday August 18 5:30 - 8:30 pm Meet at CV Kayaks $58

All Kayaking, SUP & Canoeing Courses taught by Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes

Please note: Part 1, 2 & 3 are part of Paddle Canada Basic Kayak

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Registration starts Wednesday May 6 see page 58