Lessons

Winter Paddling Course

Are you hooked on kayaking? Do you feel like the coming winter is crushing your paddling mojo? The paddling season doesn't have to end!

Learn how to paddle safely this winter and make kayaking a year round activity. This winter season we are offering two Winter Paddling Courses.

Topics include: paddling techniques for winter conditions, bracing and edge control, cold water recoveries, weather reading, decision making, preparedness and, communication.

Note: Course requires a minimum of two participants registered to run

What to bring

Immersion attire, dry-suit or wetsuit and paddling top, provided.

Note: to utilize dry-suits participants must provide their own insulating layers similar to those worn during snow sports.

• Mandatory:
  secure wet footwear, swimsuit or insulating long sleeved non-cotton top and bottom, non-cotton toque, water bottle, towel, and a change of clothes. Tether strap for glasses. Pack-able lunch.
• We have limited space at our shop. Please leave valuables at home or in your vehicle. Or bring along a drybag.