Participants will review a wide range of basic boat handling and rescue skills, record and interpret the weather, navigate by piloting, and refine group leadership, communication, and safety management skills. Our course is accredited by the SKGABC, and includes the Level 1 Guide Exam. Successful candidates can upgrade to Assistant Overnight Guide with our AOG Upgrade course.
Skill Level
Prerequisites
- Basic paddling experience.
ISKGA Training Modules Included
- Coastal Guide Leadership
- Coastal Planning & Navigation
- Sea Kayaking Fundamentals Level One
Upcoming Courses
Date: October 6-10, 2022 (5 days)
Ucluelet, BC
Date: March 25-29, 2023 (5 days)
Ucluelet, BC
Date: April 10-14, 2023 (5 days)
Ucluelet, BC
Date: May 13-17, 2023 (5 days)
Ucluelet, BC
Date: May TBA 2023
Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Date: October 5-9, 2023 (5 days)
Ucluelet, BC
We love custom courses!
Other dates are available for custom or private programs. Contact us for more info.
I am enthusiastically satisfied with my overall experience with SKILS. The course was very rich and positively exhausting, exceeding my expectations. A highlight of my summer on the west coast.
Key Course Documents
Booking and Payment Notes
If you would prefer to pay a deposit in order to secure your spot, a deposit of $300 is required in order to register. The balance of your payment is due at least 30 days before the start of the program. Payment can be made by Interac E-Transfer, cheque, money order, or cash. You can also pay the full amount with a credit card using the online registration system on our website.
