Sea Kayaking Recreational Courses

Whether you are curious about sea kayaking or want to further develop your skills, we have a program for you.

Paddle Canada Certification Programs

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Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills

Learn and practise what you need to get out on the water today. Our 2 day practical introductory program covers all the basics of getting onto and off the water,…

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Paddle Canada Level-2 Skills

Our 5-day Level 2 Skills program provides the skills and knowledge for proficient kayaking in moderate conditions along a moderately exposed shore with frequent easy landing opportunities. This overnight touring…

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Paddle Canada Level-3 Skills

Our 5-day Level 3 Skills includes practical skills and knowledge for multi-day touring on coastal waters with currents, limited landing options, challenging navigation, limited access to communication and emergency services.…

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Paddle Canada Level-4 Skills

We divide this course between the fast moving currents of Quadra Island and the surf swept beaches of the West Coast to take advantage of the diversity of paddling on…

General Recreation Programs

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Surfing in Sea Kayaks

Launching and landing a loaded sea kayak through the surf can be a real challenge. The ability to anticipate surf, read the surf zone, and control your kayak in the…

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Advanced Surfing in Sea Kayaks

Dropping into a wave and doing a bottom turn before carving down the line and then sliding up into a nice top turn is possible in a sea kayak. This…

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Sea Kayaking in Currents

Currents are ubiquitous along most of Canada’s coasts. Basic knowledge in predicting where and when they will form and experience maneuvering in and around current features such as waves, eddylines,…

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Sea Kayaking in Currents – Advanced

Surge, Okisollo, Steamboat, Hole in the Wall, and the list goes on.  The east side of Quadra Island is legendary in boating circles for its powerful currents.  Join us for…

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Rock Gardening for Sea Kayakers

Rock gardening is the sea kayaking equivalent of whitewater paddling. We actively seek to play where waves and rocks meet. Its a great place to refine your technical paddling skills,…

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Sea Kayak Clinics

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…

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Instructional Tour

Join us on our next Clayoquot Instructional Tour. The tour is aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate paddlers and will help you gain confidence paddling in the magnificent waters of…

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Sea Kayaking Adventure Retreat at Discovery Islands Lodge

This is a sea kayak touring and instructional camp geared towards intermediate and advanced paddlers.  This program is best suited for those who have established intermediate level and above kayak…

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