Combine consecutive days of training to launch yourself to the next level of paddling, either hotel-based, or on a trip.
INTRO TO SEA KAYAKING
4 days, 5 nights.
Start out right with personalized, world-class coaching in a spectacular setting. Lodging in Hotel Tripui and daily training at a nearby beach, with at least one island day. Covers BC Paddle Discover/Explore, ACA Level 2. DATES
Learn in the context of a camping trip, planning each day, packing the kayaks, and applying skills in the conditions that arise. On the Intro to Kayak Camping trip, get off to a solid start with our fun, capable, certified coaches and learn in a spectacular natural setting. Covers BC Paddle Discover/Explore, ACA Level 2. DATES
Treat yourself to a vacation with a purpose. Once you’ve got a foundation of safety and boat control, join us for Learning in Paradise and broaden your paddling skills in the context of a camping trip. Plan each day and apply skills in the conditions that arise. Personalized, world-class coaching in one of the planet’s most beautiful places to paddle! Covers ACA Level 3, aspects of BC Sea Kayak Award. DATES
SEA PADDLER TRAINING
5 days, 6 nights.
Make the sea your playground! Sea Paddler Training is a 6-day hotel-based course that utilizes a variety of great local training venues in the Loreto National Park. Rocky features, close islands, periodic surf, delightful water, and stunning mountain scenery comprise your salty playground! Learn to cover more miles with a better forward stroke. Gain understanding of how to use the wind and waves instead of fighting them. Increase awareness, risk management, and safety skills. Sea Paddler course covers BC Sea Kayak Award, ACA Level 4. DATES
Learn in the context of a journey. With skills to handle wind, waves and surf, these become resources and sources of joy. Covers ACA Level 3, aspects of BC Sea Kayak Award. DATES
Sea kayaks in the surf! Plus a rocky coastline with some play features, a typical afternoon wind, and occasionally whales passing by. Use the environment to strengthen your skills. This course is very student-directed and customized to the individual. Covers ACA Levels 4&5 Surf Zone. DATES