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Sea Kayak Pool Program

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

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 join us […]

$85

GTA Paddlers Social

Save the date, more details to come as we get closer. Mark your calendar. J We will meet for dinner at a local resturant following our Long Term Student Pool program.  All Paddlers welcome 

Toronto – Pool Rolling Clinic

Cawthra Pool 1305 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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 join us in the pool to expand your comprehension of the possibilities inherent in sea kayaking, while simultaneously growing more at ease both on and beneath the water's surface. During this program we will work on recover strokes and the rolling progression. Mastering preventing capsizes is […]

$125

Paddle Canada Rolling Instructor

Valley Kemptown Fire Department 1091 Brookside Rd, Valley, Nova Scotua, Canada

The Kayak Rolling Instructor course provides national certification in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada Kayak Rolling skills clinic Classroom Locations: Valley Kemptown First Department, Valley Pool Location: Rath Eastlink Community Centre Course Prerequisites At least 16 years of age. Certification Basic Kayak Instructor Teaching Experience The prospective candidate must have taught a minimum of two Basic Kayak Skills (or higher) courses within the past three years, being the lead instructor on at least one of those courses. Register Now

$125

Build Confidence in the Pool

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

Register Now Location: Rath Eastlink Community Centre, Truro Many paddlers often feel apprehensive about the prospect of capsizing their kayaks and are uncertain about the proper method for re-entering the kayak after a capsize. In our program, we dedicate three hours to focusing on various foundational paddling techniques. To begin, we'll address the basics of the wet exit, which involves flipping the kayak and safely exiting it. Next, we'll systematically break down the process of getting a swimmer back into a capsized kayak, using a technique known as the kayak over kayak rescue. Lastly, we'll concentrate on essential strokes to [...]

$125

Enhancing the Safety of Your Paddling Excursions – Hosted by 5K Cafe Session 4

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

Evening Theme: Coordinating Elements for Successful Days on the Water Embark on an evening filled with knowledge and interaction, devoted to enriching your expertise and abilities in the realm of sea kayak trip planning. Immerse yourself in a variety of subjects, including chart interpretation, decoding weather forecasts, strategizing for tides, and effectively handling water-related incidents. All of this while you explore the captivating vistas of Nova Scotia's own backyard. This captivating series is comprised of four distinct segments, each centering around its unique theme. Our esteemed host, the 5K Cafe, takes immense pride in offering a platform to connect with fellow […]

Free

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills Program

The Kayak Clubhouse 621 Highway 335, West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada

Participants will focus on the skills necessary for leading and managing groups in moderate sea states and tidal conditions with currents less than 4 knots. You will be exposed to leadership principles to work with groups in limited landing zones, surf beaches, and rescues in advanced conditions. We will also work on personal competencies in these conditions. This program is physically demanding, and participants must be prepared to paddle for long periods in challenging conditions. Cape Forchu Lighthouse and then a 2-day expedition in the Tusket Islands. Get More Details About this program

$975

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. 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

Spring Rendezvous

The Kayak Clubhouse 621 Highway 335, West Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 […]

$350

Paddle Canada level 1 Instructor

Sir Sandford Fleming Park 260 Dingle Rd, Halifax,, Nova Scotia, Canada

This is the second rung in the Instructor development scheme within Paddle Canada. May 27-30 Program Aims Develop and demonstrate a systematic approach to identify common mistakes and how to fix them Develop and demonstrate the ability to deliver feedback to participant while on the water Demonstrate the ability to lead sessions with different coaching principles Demonstrate the structure of practice and how to measure performance Develop lesson plans to deliver the Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills program Click here for more details on Program

$700

Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills Weekend 1

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

The meeting place for the program will be the 5k Cafe, we use this as a gathering place to make the paddle for paddle for the day. Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills in sea kayaking marks the subsequent stage in the Paddle Canada skills progression. This program spans over two weekends, allowing for comprehensive skill development. The first weekend unfolds in the Halifax area, offering two evening sessions focused on rolling techniques. The second weekend takes place in West Pubnico, an ideal location for exploring tidal currents, surfing on beaches, and navigating various terrains, presenting more intricate challenges such as wind, [...]

$750

Brier Island Program

Brier Island Brier Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

Stuck out in the Bay of Fundy are two small Islands Brier and Long Island. The water that moves up into the Bay of Fundy every tidal cycle is forced around these two Islands causing some very interesting places to paddle Program Aims Learn strategies for working in a dynamic tidal environment Practice personal competence in placement, time and movement in tidal environments. Practice group awareness and incident management in a tidal environment. Visit one of the nicest coastal communities in Nova Scotia and experience island living at its best Click here for more details on program

$400

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