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Sea kayak Pool Program Free Time Only

Rath Eastlink Community Centre 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, Nova Scotua

We are fortunate to have a large swimming pool to use during the winter months. This program allows you to bring your own kayaks into a warm, clean pool to practice and develop your skills.  When it comes to capsizing a sea kayak there is a range of emotional and physical responses.  This program is designed to allow you to explore the limitations of stability, build confidence and control, and most importantly how you will react when the kayak capsizes. Join us in the pool to broaden your understanding of what can be done in a sea kayak and become more comfortable above […]

$35

Planning Safer days on the water

Updates program for 2023: Planning a day on the water or an extended day expedition requires more than a message to friends with a date and location. During this classroom-based program we will introduce you to a proven template for planning days on the water that can be used by all paddlers regardless of abilities. We will explore Navigation, Chat  reading, Weather, Tides, Swell Forecasting and spend time planning actual trip that you can implement when your season kicks off. Sea you in the Classroom Click here for more details on program

$20

Planning Safer days on the water – Toronto

Updates program for 2023: Planning a day on the water or an extended day expedition requires more than a message to friends with a date and location. Time: 9:30 to 3:30 Toronto Time. During this classroom-based program we will introduce you to a proven template for planning days on the water that can be used by all paddlers regardless of abilities. We will explore Navigation, Chat  reading, Weather, Tides, Swell Forecasting and spend time planning actual trip that you can implement when your season kicks off. Sea you in the Classroom . Click here for more details on program

$20

Core Weekend – West Pubnico

West Pubnico Welcomes You The West Pubnico area is located in Southwestern Nova Scotia and is quickly becoming one of the most comprehensive sea paddling destinations in Canada. We have surf, tidal current, rock play and more all within 30 minute drive from our based in West Pubnico. Click here for more details on program

$400

Planning Safer days on the water

Updates program for 2023: Planning a day on the water or an extended day expedition requires more than a message to friends with a date and location. During this classroom-based program we will introduce you to a proven template for planning days on the water that can be used by all paddlers regardless of abilities. We will explore Navigation, Chat  reading, Weather, Tides, Swell Forecasting and spend time planning actual trip that you can implement when your season kicks off. Sea you in the Classroom Click here for more details on program

$20

Spring Rendezvous

Rendezvous is defined as: meeting of likeminded individuals at an agreed time and place.  What better way to kick off the paddling season than with like minded paddling friends?  We have chosen to take advantage of the May holiday long weekend to meet in West Pubnico and paddle together. We will be using this weekend as a season primer to get paddlers ready for the season ahead.  Each day will a be day-long session. We will group people together based on abilities and we encourage all skill levels to register for the weekend. A program schedule will be developed once we have an idea of […]

$425

Toronto Spring Turn Up

Join me for a day on the water to knock off the dust and get ready for the paddling season ahead. May 26, 2023 This program aimed at paddlers who have completed a Paddle Canada Level 2 skills and are looking for an opportunity apply the skills in conditions like waves and wind. The location of the program has not be chosen and will be based on what the group is interested in working on specifically. We have a number of options to launch from in and around the Toronto area.  A zoom call will be scheduled one week before the […]

$175

Rough Water Confidence

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. Aims of this programs Build confidence in rough water conditions Identify hazards and areas to avoid Practice rescues that can be performed effectively in rough water conditions Gain confidence in bracing and support strokes that can be […]

$350

Core Weekend – West Pubnico

West Pubnico Welcomes You The West Pubnico area is located in Southwestern Nova Scotia and is quickly becoming one of the most comprehensive sea paddling destinations in Canada. We have surf, tidal current, rock play and more all within 30 minute drive from our based in West Pubnico. Click here for more details on program

$400

Shubie River Run

Shubenacadie River Maitland, Nova Scotia

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 detailsshubie

$350

Coastal Touring Skills 1.0

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

Do you find yourself sitting with a Paddle Canada Level 1 skills certificate but lack the confidence, community and support network that is required to practice and master the techniques taught during the level 1 skills program? This program is perfect for you. The main aim of this program is practice under the watchful eye of experience sea kayak coaches. Students can choose to participate in one or all three dates of this program offering.  Each program will build on the exercises and activities that were done in a previous program Dates: June 10, 2023 June 25, 2023 July 9, 2023 […]

$150

Coastal Touring Skills 2.0

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

Do you find yourself sitting with a Paddle Canada Level 2 skills certificate but don’t know what is required to practice to achieve the next level? Do you lack the confidence, community and support network that is required to practice and master the techniques taught during the level 2 skills program? This program is perfect for you. The main aim of this program is practice under the watchful eye of experience sea kayak coaches in Level 2 paddling conditions. Students can choose to participate in one or all three dates of this program offering.  Each program will build on the exercises […]

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