• 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
  • Nova Scotia Sea Kayak Pool Programs

    Rath Eastlink Community Centre 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, Nova Scotua, 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 [...]

  • Becoming a Better Sea Kayak Coach Session 4

    Get ready to take your coaching to the next level with "Becoming a Better Sea Kayak Coach," an exciting online program crafted just for sea kayak instructors! This dynamic four-part series is limited to only 12 participants, ensuring an engaging and personalized experience. Together, we’ll explore key topics like finding the perfect starting point, balancing needs and wants, sharpening decision-making skills, building shared mental models, and creating trust within your teams. Whether you're looking to refine your approach or discover new ways to inspire paddlers, this program is your chance to grow, connect, and make a lasting impact. Don’t wait—secure your [...]

    $100
  • Shubie River Program

    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

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

    Fear. Fun. Failure. — Online Session Fear and failure show up for every paddler—whether you’re just stepping into dynamic water or pushing into new conditions. This interactive online session is designed to help you change your relationship with both. Together, we’ll unpack the two types of fear and failure, explore what we already know as a paddling community, and identify the gaps that can hold us back on the water. Through shared experiences, real paddling stories, guided reflection, and practical insights, you’ll walk away with a clearer mindset, stronger self-trust, and tools you can apply the very next time the sea [...]

  • Shubie River Program

    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

  • Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills

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

    At Committed 2 the Core Sea Kayak Coaching, our Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak program stands as a testament to our commitment to fostering leadership, seamanship, and exceptional performance in paddlers. This advanced level course is designed to cultivate not only technical proficiency but also the ability to lead and navigate with confidence in diverse maritime environments. Through comprehensive instruction and immersive experiences, participants achieve Level 3 outcomes by honing their advanced paddling skills, refining their navigation techniques, and mastering open water maneuvers. Central to our approach is the exploration of various leadership models, empowering participants to lead effectively in [...]

    $1000
  • 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 [...]

  • Shubie River Program

    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

  • Brier Island Tidal Race Program

    Brier Island Brier Island, Nova Scotia, Canada

    REGISTER NOW PROGRAM OUTLINE 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

  • 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 [...]