Kayak Lessons
5 day Multi-day Primer
HIGHLIGHTS
Learn the ins and outs of planning and leading a multi-day sea kayak adventure. This course is designed for those interested in leading multi-day adventures as a guide, or planning personal adventures with peers.
During the 5 days, we will cover the following skills:
- Meal planning & food packing systems
- Route planning, Weather, Risk management
- Camp craft & tarpology
- Backcountry cooking
- Leave no trace principles & practices
- Group leadership & self-care
Minimum Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills or equivalent experience required.
Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) Field Leader (Overnight) certification available to successful participants who already hold OCC Field Leader in Hiking, Paddling or Equine. Participants with no prior OCC certifications can receive OCC Field Leader certification in Paddling. An additional $45 OCC certification fee applies.
Equipment Rental included in all lesson prices! Have your own paddling gear? Get 10% off lesson prices when you use your own equipment. Use discount code OWN10G at checkout when you book.
Because our courses, tours and rentals have a limited number of spots available, we have to turn people away once our bookings are full. Due to this, we cannot refund or reschedule within 48hrs for day tours and rentals, 30 days for courses, and 60 days for multidays unless a suitable replacement is found. If a replacement is found, or for cancellations further in advance, a full refund less a 20% administration fee will be issued.
Our cancellation policy must apply even in the event of a medical problem or family circumstance. We will do everything possible to fill your vacant spot for you. In the case of a Force Majeure, such as but not limited to acts of terrorism, war, pandemics, labour disputes, government actions, strikes, or major adverse weather conditions, all terms and conditions may be subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any clinics or trips due to weather or insufficient registration. In these cases, full refunds will be issued and we will do our best to reschedule.