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One Day: Introduction to Kayaking (Paddle Canada Basic Skills)
These kayaking lessons introduce the novice to paddling in enclosed shelters and calm conditions. Skills covered include an overview of forward, turning & bracing strokes, and an introduction to assisted re-entries.
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Cost: $175
Location: East Coast Outfitters, Lower Prospect
Includes kayak, gear, instructor, and a certification fee. Own your gear? Save 25% off the total cost.
Dates: May 11 & 12, June 16, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25, and September 8 & 22. Check our Calendar.
Participants assessed for Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Basic Skills certification. Registration is required.
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*Price does not include tax or gratuity
Two Day: Sea Kayaking Fundamentals (Paddle Canada Level I)
These kayaking lessons provide the theory and skills for a daylong sea kayaking trip in sheltered waters and light winds.
Includes: controlled wet exits, efficient forward and turning strokes, edging, introduction to bracing, unassisted and assisted re-entries.
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Cost: $340
Location: East Coast Outfitters, Lower Prospect
Includes kayak, gear, instructor and certification fee. Own your gear? Save 25% off the total cost.
2024 Dates: May 25-26, June 22-23, July 20-21, Aug. 17-18, Sept. 14-15, Oct 5-6
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Registration is required. Participants assessed for Paddle Canada Level 1 certification.
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*Price does not include tax
Four Day: Sea Kayaking Day Tripping (Paddle Canada Level II)
These kayaking lessons provide the theory and skills for proficient kayaking at sea in moderate open sea conditions.
Includes: touring, risk assessment, efficient bracing, sculling for support, combined strokes, sustained paddling, introduction to rolling, kayak tripping with moderate winds and sea conditions
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Cost $650 plus HST
Location: East Coast Outfitters, Lower Prospect (other locations when specified)
Includes: instructor, certification fee, and course materials
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Does not include kayak and gear
Dates: TBA.
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