PADDLE CANADA BASIC SKILLS JUNIOR JULY
2 DAY COURSE 10 AM - 2 PM
Service Description
12 to 16 Years Gain the fundamental skills and knowledge to paddle in protected waters. Learn about equipment needed, how to get in and out of a kayak, paddle strokes, capsizing and rescuing skills in a fun environment. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate from Paddle Canada. All equipment provided. Prerequisites: → None Typical Course Length: → 1 day Re-entry Skills: → Wet Exit → Assisted Re-entries → Paddling Skills: → Lifting and Carrying a Kayak → Launching and Landing → Emptying the Kayak → Forward Stroke → Stopping → Reverse Stroke → Forward & Reverse Sweep Strokes → Pivots → Draw Stroke → Low Brace → Edging General Knowledge: → Kayak Part Names and Outfitting → Paddling and Safety Equipment → Injury Prevention → Sunsense → Collision Regulations → Navigation → Risk Assessment and Mitigation → Impact of Kayakers on the Environment
Contact Details
1840 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, Canada