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  • The Sea Is Calling – Let’s Unpack the “F” Words

    The Complete Paddler 2045 Dundas Street E, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Grab Your Spot Date: Mach 21 Time 11:00 to 3:00 Fear and failure show up for every paddler whether you’re just stepping into dynamic water or stretching into new conditions. This interactive session at The Complete Paddler in Toronto is about changing your relationship with both. Together, we’ll unpack the two types of fear and failure, explore what we already know as a group, and identify the gaps in our understanding of sea kayaking as a whole. Through shared experience, real paddling stories, guided reflection, and practical takeaways, you’ll leave with a clearer mindset, stronger self-trust, and tools you can apply [...]

  • 5K Cafe – The Sea is Calling Session

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Fear and failure and Fun show up for every paddler whether you’re just stepping into dynamic water or stretching into new conditions. This interactive session at5K Cafe is about changing your relationship with all three. Together, we’ll unpack the two types of fear and failure, explore what we already know as a group, and identify the gaps in our understanding of sea kayaking as a whole. Through shared experience, real paddling stories, guided reflection, and practical takeaways, you’ll leave with a clearer mindset, stronger self-trust, and tools you can apply the very next time the sea starts calling. This is an [...]

    Free

  • Shubie River Program

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    Shubenacadie River Maitland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    The Shubenacadie River is one of the most unique paddling environments you will ever paddle.  We are blessed to have this venue in our backyard to paddle as often as we can. We called it the Shubie and you will be all smiles when you paddle it. Program Venues Shubenacadie River starts at Maitland and runs to Green Creek.  We set up a shuttle in advance so we do not have to paddle back down the river on the ebb tide. Click here for more detailsshube

  • Rough Water Confidence

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Taking your sea kayak into the rough water might be a little intimidating but it does not have to be. During the program, we will work on building confidence in a rough water environment.  The program will be structured in a way that we will progress from calm conditions and we will build confidence during the day working in a variety of different conditions. Appropriate for anyone with Paddle Canada level 1 skills and above.  Important Note: The 5K Cafe will be the meeting location to start the planning process Aims of this programs Build confidence in rough water conditions Identify [...]

  • Rough Water Confidence

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Taking your sea kayak into the rough water might be a little intimidating but it does not have to be. During the program, we will work on building confidence in a rough water environment.  The program will be structured in a way that we will progress from calm conditions and we will build confidence during the day working in a variety of different conditions. Appropriate for anyone with Paddle Canada level 1 skills and above.  Important Note: The 5K Cafe will be the meeting location to start the planning process Aims of this programs Build confidence in rough water conditions Identify [...]

  • Rock Hopping Play

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Register Now Rock hopping is pure coastal fun — but it’s also a masterclass in timing, placement, and reading the sea. In this program, we’ll explore how to move with the rhythm of the waves, not against them. You’ll develop the finesse to choose the right wave, commit to your line, and place your kayak exactly where it needs to be. We’ll work on linking dynamic maneuvers together — weaving through channels, boofing over surge, and surfing through tight spaces — all with an emphasis on control, precision, and flow. It’s about finding that perfect balance between playfulness and awareness, where [...]

  • Sea kayak Surfing Program

    Clam Harbour Beach Clam Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Register Now We're truly fortunate to possess an expansive swimming pool at our disposal, especially during the winter months. This initiative offers you the opportunity to bring your own kayaks into a well-maintained, warm pool, providing an ideal setting for honing and enhancing your kayaking skills. When it comes to the art of capsizing a sea kayak, a variety of emotional and physical reactions can emerge. Our program is meticulously crafted to enable you to push the boundaries of stability, cultivate self-assurance and mastery, and most importantly, understand your own responses when faced with a capsized kayak. We invite you to [...]

  • Rock Hopping Play

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Register Now Rock hopping is pure coastal fun — but it’s also a masterclass in timing, placement, and reading the sea. In this program, we’ll explore how to move with the rhythm of the waves, not against them. You’ll develop the finesse to choose the right wave, commit to your line, and place your kayak exactly where it needs to be. We’ll work on linking dynamic maneuvers together — weaving through channels, boofing over surge, and surfing through tight spaces — all with an emphasis on control, precision, and flow. It’s about finding that perfect balance between playfulness and awareness, where [...]

  • Rough Water Confidence

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Taking your sea kayak into the rough water might be a little intimidating but it does not have to be. During the program, we will work on building confidence in a rough water environment.  The program will be structured in a way that we will progress from calm conditions and we will build confidence during the day working in a variety of different conditions. Appropriate for anyone with Paddle Canada level 1 skills and above.  Important Note: The 5K Cafe will be the meeting location to start the planning process Aims of this programs Build confidence in rough water conditions Identify [...]

  • Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    REGISTER NOW PROGRAM OUTLINE Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills represents the second stage within the Paddle Canada personal sea kayak skills progression. This program holds a pivotal role in the overall Paddle Canada Scheme, as it serves as a foundational building block for personal kayaking development. Throughout the course, participants will receive an introduction to fundamental paddling techniques, which serve as the cornerstone of their ongoing paddling advancement. Over the span of two days, this comprehensive program delves into a diverse array of crucial topics necessary for planning day trips along the Atlantic coast and other waters beyond.

    $200

  • Rock Hopping Play

    The 5K Cafe 124 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Register Now Rock hopping is pure coastal fun — but it’s also a masterclass in timing, placement, and reading the sea. In this program, we’ll explore how to move with the rhythm of the waves, not against them. You’ll develop the finesse to choose the right wave, commit to your line, and place your kayak exactly where it needs to be. We’ll work on linking dynamic maneuvers together — weaving through channels, boofing over surge, and surfing through tight spaces — all with an emphasis on control, precision, and flow. It’s about finding that perfect balance between playfulness and awareness, where [...]

  • Sea kayak Surfing Program

    Clam Harbour Beach Clam Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Register Now We're truly fortunate to possess an expansive swimming pool at our disposal, especially during the winter months. This initiative offers you the opportunity to bring your own kayaks into a well-maintained, warm pool, providing an ideal setting for honing and enhancing your kayaking skills. When it comes to the art of capsizing a sea kayak, a variety of emotional and physical reactions can emerge. Our program is meticulously crafted to enable you to push the boundaries of stability, cultivate self-assurance and mastery, and most importantly, understand your own responses when faced with a capsized kayak. We invite you to [...]