Combine consecutive days of training to launch yourself to the next level of paddling, either hotel-based, or on a trip. Click here for our Day Courses
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.
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.
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.
SEA PADDLER TRAINING
5 days, 6 nights.
If you can’t control destiny, at least you can control your kayak. And that will make the miles more fun along the way! Cover more miles with a better forward stroke and an understanding of how to use the wind and waves instead of fighting them. Become an asset to a group, and take care of yourself through improved awareness, risk management, and safety skills. Sea Paddler course covers BC Sea Kayak Award, ACA Level 4.
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.
SURF CAMP
7 days, 6 nights.
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