The Basics
The Basics is a 2-hour introduction to kayaking designed for those who have never kayaked before. Emphasis is placed on getting out on the water and learning the basic strokes and increasing your comfort level in a kayak. Folks interested in a more comprehensive lesson might wish to take our Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking instead.
What You'll Learn
Paddling Skills
- Lifting and carrying a kayak
- Entering and exiting a kayak from shore
- Forward and reverse paddling
- Forward and reverse sweep strokes (turning)
- Stopping
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Knowledge
- Parts of a kayak
- Safety equipment
- Clothing for paddlers
- Injury prevention
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What to bring
- Synthetic clothing (no cotton, no denim please)
- Water shoes (any shoes that can get wet & will stay on your feet)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Snack
Where To Go
Location: Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes - 2020 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay
When To Be There
Dates: May - September, many Wednesday evenings (tides and weather permitting)
June 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Cost - $40
To book this lesson, please call 1-888-545-5595
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