Customer Comments

A selection of our customer comments.

"Not only was the instruction superb in all respects, but the instructors were delightful to learn from because of their passion for sharing all that is so wonderful about kayaking, the outdoors, and guiding itself."
J.L., Courtenay, 2007

"The Level 2 Instructor course was excellent. I learned alot about teaching paddling skills and theory. Michael shone as usual. It was very professional. I am so pleased."
C.G., Courtenay, 2007

"Thank you again for your outstanding work over the past two trips. It truly is a pleasure to work with you."
P. M., St Michaels University School, Victoria, 2009

"We have had amazing response from your trips the past two years and we would like to continue for a third!"
S.M., York School, Toronto, 2009

"I have been wracking my brain to come up with ways to improve what you offer and I can't. The more I paddle the more I remember things you passed on."
J.P., Fort St-John, 2009

"We often recount stories and games from your trip together. We had a really awesome experience, thanks again for doing this for these kids! The impact runs deep."
B.S., Ucluelet, 2009

"I feel much more confident now that I have some skills. :-) Thank-you very much for your instruction, you are a great teacher."
M. S., Cowichan Bay, 2009

"Just a quick note to say that was a trip of a lifetime with Jean-Francois. A total class act - professional - safe - fascinating - fun - and a challenge!!! Thank-you so much."
S. Q., Seattle, 2009

"Thanks again for the great organization JF; the course was very good as always."
J.O., MEC Ottawa, 2009

"The 9 days was so much fun - it was challenging and hard but we played games to learn and to break up the studying. We ate so much good food. I think i may have laughed the hardest on this course as well!"
L.K., Victoria, 2007

"Thanks again for your hard work, patience and guidance during the AOG course - thanks to you I learned a lot and had a good time in the process."
M. A. Kitchener, 2009

"Thanks for everything. I finished the course, I had a blast and learned a lot! Loved my teachers, Chris and James!"
S. I. G., Kelowna, 2009

"I really enjoyed the Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor course in Victoria. Erik did a fantastic job and is a great instructor. I will definitely be taking more training from SKILS."
S.F., Alpha Dive Services, Powell River, 2009

"Thank you so much for the instructor course. I have never taken a kayaking course that has increased my self esteem and made me feel so great about the skills I do bring to the kayak industry. I am aware of the things I need to keep working on as well which is great."
S. P., Victoria, 2009

"We just wanted to say thank-you for a great kayak session last Wednesday. It was really fun and we learned so much! Now we can go out in our kayaks and not worry so much about falling out!"
K.B., Ucluelet, 2008

"Thanks again for hosting a great class. Everyone was raving about your teaching ability, your humor and patience. You truly are a great asset to SKILS & Paddle Canada."
J.C., Rocky Point Kayak, Port Moody, 2009

"Thank you again for a tremendous learning experience and being such a great role model during our AOG course. It was a very eye-opening and growing experience for me."
S.B., New Westminster, 2009

"I had such a great time and learned so much on the course. Everything was better than I could have expected."
B.D., Port Coquitlam, 2009

"Thanks again to all at SKILS who made the week such a success. Merci Beaucoup!"
T.W., York School, Toronto, 2009

"Thanks JF, you guys at SKILS are the Best!"
R.G., Kelowna, 2009

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Customer Comments

"I wanted to thank you again for the kayaking course. Succeeding at this mental and physical challenge has given me more confidence and exhilaration than I ever would have thought possible in 4 days!"

A.G., Vancouver, 2008

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