Kayak Lessons
Sea Kayak Skills Level 1
HIGHLIGHTS
Paddle Canada Level 1 Certification
Building on the skills presented in our Introduction to Sea Kayaking course, this two-day course held in Nova Scotia’s LaHave Islands aims to build confidence and necessary skills for day tripping with friends. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the trip planning skills (including navigation & route planning, weather interpretation, proper clothing/gear.)
Learn how to plan your own Nova Scotia sea kayak day trips and experience Canada’s ocean playground by sea kayak!
Safety Skills:
- Unassisted re-entry
- Assisted re-entry
- Contact Towing
Paddling Skills:
- Launching and landing
- Forward and reverse strokes
- Sweep stroke
- Draw stroke
- Low brace
- Stern rudder
- Edge control
Knowledge:
- Equipment and equipment care
- Communication
- Route planning and basic navigation techniques
- Half day kayak journey
- Weather
- Sea state
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Cold issues and sun safety
- Impact of kayakers on the environment
- History and heritage
- Vehicle boat tie down
- Kayaking community and resources
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.