2021 CLINICS
PADDLE GEAR
Location: Zoom
Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:30-7:00pm
2021 Dates: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8
Cost: $40 per student
Thinking of buying a kayak? Figure out what you really need: types of boats, paddles, what to wear, safety gear, and where to buy it new or used.
WEATHER, TIDES, AND CURRENTS FOR THE PADDLER
Location: Zoom
Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:30-7:00pm
2021 Dates: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1
Cost: $40 per student
Should you stay or should you go? Understand the dynamic environment you are paddling and how to interpret the data. Learn how to utilize multiple resources including your own physical observations and all the best phone apps.
TRIP PLANNING
Location: Zoom
Day & Time: Wednesday, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2021 Dates: June 16, July 21, August 18, Sept 15
Cost: $40 per student
Learn how to plan a day trip or multi-day excursion. Includes using nautical charts, navigation techniques, and what and how to pack. The prerequisite for this clinic is the above Weather, Tides, and Currents or you should already have a solid understanding of how weather, tides and currents impact paddling.
KAYAK RESCUES
Location: Goss Lake Community Park at 4879 Lakeside Drive, Langley. (Not the public access)
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
2021 Dates: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, Sept 7
Cost: $65 per student
Kayak Rental (optional): Students who do not have their own kayak are welcome to rent one for use in a clinic for $50. Rental includes a paddle, spray skirt, pump, paddle float, and lifejacket.
Gain confidence in your ability to help yourself and others during a capsize. This is not an introduction to rescues, but is meant to give paddlers a safe and supportive space to experiment and practice various methods of self and assisted re-entry. Our instructors can help you troubleshoot so you are out of the water and back into your boat faster. This clinic is a wonderful way to refresh the rescues you learned years ago, but haven’t been practicing. Prerequisite required is previous rescue instruction, as in an intro to kayaking class.
MANEUVERING SKILLS
Location: Our headquarters at 201 Wharf Street, Langley.
Day & Time: Tuesday, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
2021 Dates: June 8, July 13, August 10, Sept 15
Cost: $65 per student
Kayak Rental (optional): Students who do not have their own kayak are welcome to rent one for use in a clinic for $50. Rental includes a paddle, spray skirt, pump, paddle float, and lifejacket.
Learn how to blend kayaking strokes and how to integrate edging to get more power from your blade and smoother performance. Also practice defensive bracing for better boat-handling and to prevent potential capsizes. This clinic is meant for paddlers who already have some paddling experience and are looking to improve their technique.
Additional Info:
* We require a minimum of 3 students to run a clinic. If we only have 1 registered, they will be offered alternative dates or private instruction pricing.
* Our maximum instructor to student ratio is 1:4, however it is often 1:3 or 1:2.
* Students who do not have their own kayak are welcome to rent one for use in a clinic for $50.
* Students may rent a wetsuit for $20
“Top notch instruction! Nick was very knowledgeable, personable, and flexible, adjusting to our particular skill levels and our needs to prepare for an upcoming trip. We will definitely be back to further our skills.” - Jodie, 2020 clinic student