Sea Kayaking Education 2012 - RisingTideExpeditions.ca
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Paddle Canada is the national recreational paddlesports organization which promotes safe enjoyment of canoeing and kayaking across the country. The Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Program starts with skills for the beginner in calm conditions and progresses to advanced skills for open coastal touring in rough-water conditions. It includes standards for each skill level, instructor certification and instructor-trainer certification.
Jacqueline, Kathy and Tim are Paddle Canada certified Sea Kayaking Instructors and have a combined 37 years of training sea kayakers. |
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All courses take place in Gabarus, Cape Breton Island, unless specified.
Winter Pool Lessons 2012 Our popular Winter Pool Sessions are a chance to learn new skills and practice your existing ones. Class sizes are small with a high degree of individual attention. There is no set lesson, you tell us what you want to learn and practice.
Price: $55 with your own kayak or $75 with kayak rental. Northside Pool, Sydney Mines dates are on Saturdays; Kiwanis Pool, Sydney dates are Sundays. |
Sea State 0 - Introduction to Sea KayakingLearn the basics of sea kayaking over one day. Includes lunch and equipment. Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify. Price: $140 Women-Only Courses with female instructors available. |
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Sea State 1 - Safety and Sea KayakingPractice and develop your paddling ability, seamanship and rescue skills necessary to travel safely on the water in this two-day course. Includes meals and equipment. Local accommodation available. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify. Price: $300
A separate Level 1 Assessment is available to qualified paddlers at the discretion of our instructors. Please call or email for details. |
Sea State 2 - Sea Kayak TouringBuild your skills and seamanship to explore the coastline in your sea kayak in this proficiency course. Includes a 2-night outing, surf practice and 'open-water' conditions. Local accommodation for the first nights are provided, otherwise accommodations will be tenting for the overnight portion. Meals are provided by participants. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite; Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 2 curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify. Price: $650. Assessment of a paddler's Sea Kayaking Level-2 Skills is available to qualified paddlers, at the discretion of our instructors. Price: $250 |
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Introduction to Kayaking Instructor TrainingDevelop your personal paddling ability, leadership and learn to teach others sea kayaking skills in this 2-day course. Meals and instructional materials are provided, local accommodation is available. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite; Paddle Canada Introduction to Sea Kayaking Instructor curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify.
Price: $350 |
Kayak Rolling ClinicLearn kayaking's best self-rescue technique - not having to exit your kayak when you capsize. Price: $65. |
Surf Practice ClinicGet your kayak on and off 'surf' beaches in style. Price: $65. |
Stroke Development ClinicLearn and refine your paddlestrokes for power, efficiency and finesse. Price: $65. |
Navigation ClinicAn introduction to knowing where you want to go, where you are and where you're going in your kayak. Price: $65. |
Rescue and Recovery ClinicPractice getting you and your paddling partner back into your kayaks on the water in wind and waves. Price: $65. |
Kayaking for CouplesPaddling with your boyfriend/ girlfriend/ wife/ husband/ partner/ significant other? Learn to paddle with male and female instructors and work together as a team. Price: $140. |
Tandem (Double) Kayak ClinicDo you have or want to buy a tandem (double) kayak to paddle as a couple or family? Our course covers the strokes and maneuvers needed to make the best of these big kayaks. Price: $65. |
Special EventsCheck the News & Events page for special events such as:
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Custom and Personal Instruction Our instructors are available for custom personal or group instruction. Contact us to plan a course for you. |
Please Note: Prices are in Canadian Dollars and exclusive of taxes.
