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Kayaking Lessons in the Comox Valley

Kayaking in the Comox Valley

Part II - Paddling skills: Getting on the Water

Cost - $50

This course can stand alone or act as the second step toward the Paddle Canada Flatwater certification. Emphasis is placed on getting on the water and learning the basis strokes. We will focus on teaching you an efficient forward stroke as well as basic steering strokes. By the end of this session you should have a good sense of what kayaking is all about.

To book the Paddling Skills lesson, please contact the Courtenay Rec Association at 250-338-5371

What You'll Learn

Paddling Skills

  • Lifting and carrying a kayak
  • Entering and exiting a kayak safely and securely
  • Forward and reverse paddling
  • Forward and reverse sweep strokes
  • Stopping

Knowledge

  • Kayak components
  • Safety equipment
  • Clothing
  • Injury prevention

Prerequisites

No experience necessary

What to bring

  • Synthetic clothing, no cotton, no denim
  • Water shoes
  • Water
  • Sun glasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Snack

Where To Go

Location: Comox Valley Kayaks - 2020 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

When To Be There

Date Time
July 28 3 - 6 pm
August 1 6 - 9 pm
August 9 1 - 4 pm
To book the Paddling Skills lesson, please contact the Courtenay Rec Association at 250-338-5371
 

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Destinations

The Comox Valley is the hub to some of the best kayaking in the world. Check out some of the top destinations below:

  • Barkley Sound
  • Brooks Penninsula
  • Broughton Archepelago
  • Clayoquot Sound
  • Comox Valley
  • Cortes Island
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