Sea Kayak Clinics

Challenge yourself and learn new skills with a clinic.

SKILS offers a wide range of private custom clinics for paddlers. A sample of our clinic topics are included below. If you don’t see what you are looking for, just drop us a line.  We’re keen to develop a clinic to suit your needs.

Depending on group size and equipment need, pricing will vary. Contact us today.

Some of our most popular clinics:

Strokes Polishing: Linking and Timing (half day or full day)
You’ll have the opportunity to knock the rust off your intermediate and advanced paddling skills. If you suspect that you may have forgotten some things, developed some bad habits, or haven’t gotten out on the water as much as you would have liked, this session is for you. Under the watchful eye or our experienced coaches, we’ll review skills and techniques to bring you up-to-date and get you feeling confident for the season! You will be polishing your strokes to a very high level of finesse. This clinic will focus on blending strokes and the tactical application of various strokes. Proficiency with strokes is about more than just technique, it’s about knowing when to apply which strokes, in what combination.

Rolling and Bracing
Rolling is the quickest rescue. Once you know how to roll it will boost your skills and confidence. This is a game changer!

Rolling & bracing (half day only) beginners

Rolling & bracing (half day only) intermediate — for those who have rolled once or twice before. Improve old techniques and learn new ones.

Rolling & bracing (half day only) advanced — for those who wants to learn new rolls, hand roll or polish their existing rolls

Risk Management Scenarios (1 or 2 days)
A fun-filled full course consisting of short shore discussions covering principals of risk management, followed by numerous practical on-water scenarios putting these principals to use. Included will be; managing risks before and during a paddle, simplifying group management strategies to both prevent and manage incidents, tow systems and how to use them effectively, self and assisted rescues (multiple types of each), and dealing with common problems while on the water.  The clinic will be driven by student interest and abilities. This session will require participants to spend a fair bit of time in the water, so dress appropriately!

Forward Stroke Polishing (half day)
This is the most important stroke and the most neglected one. Increase your efficiency, make more progress in challenging conditions and enjoy a better journey.

Advanced Solo and Assisted Re-entries (half day)
If you or someone else goes for a swim, getting back into the kayak can be a challenge – one technique does not work for all circumstances. Refine techniques and learn new ones.

Towing (half day)
Test out a variety of towing-gear and towing techniques for towing, and rescues that involve towing.

See our cancellation policy.


Skill Level

Prerequisites

  • Depending of the program

Upcoming Courses

Strokes Polishing, Linking and Timing for Beginners (half day, 0800 to 1200)
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo, BC
$80 CDN 

Course Notes:

Participants must provide their own kayak, kayaking equipment and immersion gear.

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Strokes Polishing, Linking and Timing for Intermediate/advanced paddlers (half day, 0800 to 1200)
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo, BC
$80 CDN 

Course Notes:

Participants must have their Paddle Canada Level 2 skills certification or equivalent.
Participants must provide their own kayak, kayaking equipment and immersion gear.

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Bracing and Rolling for intermediate from 1300 to 1700 — for those who have rolled succesfully at least once or twice before. Improve old techniques and learn new ones.
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo, BC
$80 

Course Notes:

Participants must provide their own kayak, kayaking equipment and immersion gear.

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Rolling and Bracing Clinic for beginners from 1300 to 1700 (for those who have not rolled yet)
Westwood Lake, Nanaimo, BC
$80 

Course Notes:

Participants must provide their own kayak, kayaking equipment and immersion gear.

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