Whether you are curious about sea kayaking or want to further develop your skills, we have a program for you.  Click here for Paddle Canada Programs or here for General Recreation Programs.

Check out this video from a Level 3 course.

Introduction to Sea Kayaking
This two day course is for new and enthusiastic paddlers looking to jump in with both feet.  We cover all the basics and add some weather, navigation, and day tourings skills for good measure. SKILS is providing kayak, kayak equipment and immersion gear.

• January 21-22, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• February 11-12, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• March 3-4, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• March 31-April 1, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• May 5-6, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• June 2-3, 2012: Ucluelet, British Columbia $ 279
• July 14-15, 2012:Victoria, British Columbia $279
• July 28-29, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279
• August 11-12, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $279
• August 25-26, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $279
• October 6-7 21-22, 2012: Victoria, British Columbia $ 279

Paddle Canada Level 2
Level 2 builds on the skills covered in the Level 1 Program by refining existing skills and adding new ones like rolling and paddling in currents.  Touring skills are also introduced on an overnight trip. Anyone looking to tour in coastal waters should have these skills.

• March 17-20, 2012: Sidney and the Gulf Islands British Columbia CDN$575
• June 2-5, 2012: Sidney and the Gulf Islands British Columbia CDN$575
• June 16-17 & 23-24, 2012: Sidney and Gulf Islands British Columbia CDN$575
• September 1-4, 2012: Sidney and the Gulf Islands British Columbia CDN$575
• October 4-7, 2012: Sidney and the Gulf Islands British Columbia CDN$575

Paddle Canada Level 3
Skills introduced in Level 2 are polished and applied in even more dynamic waters on the open coast.  This course also includes a leadership component for those paddling in peer groups. 

• April 5-9, 2012: Broken Group Islands (Pacific Rim National Park) CDN$725
• September 15-19, 2012: Clayoquot Sound, Tofino CDN$725
• April 13-17, 2013: Broken Group Islands (Pacific Rim National Park) CDN$725
• September 14-18, 2013: Clayoquot Sound, Tofino CDN$725

Paddle Canada Level 4
This is where all the other cool paddling stuff lives!  Designed for experienced coastal paddlers, Level 4 provides a dynamic and rewarding group environment for paddlers to share skills and knowledge and add a few extra tools to their tool box.

• April 21-27 2012: Quadra Island and West Coast CDN$1200
• Evening of April 21 to April 28, 2013: Quadra Island and West Coast CDN$1200

Surfing in Sea Kayaks
We designed this program with touring in mind.  We start our program by learning how not to surf, and slowly build in the skills and knowledge to paddle with confidence in and around the surf zone.

• February 25-26, 2012: Ucluelet CDN$299
• May 26-27, 2012: Ucluelet CDN$299
• July 7-8, 2012: Ucluelet CDN$299
• August 5-6, 2012: Ucluelet CDN$299
• October 13-14, 2012: Jordan River CDN$299

Paddling in Currents
Currents are ubiquitous features of coastal paddling and they offer rewards and risks.  These clinics apply basic skills and knowledge to these dynamic waters, helping develop knowledge and confidence.

• June 2-3, 2012: Victoria CDN$299

Advanced Currents
We love currents paddling around Quadra Island and we want you to come see what all the fuss is about!  Lots of rapids, boils, eddies, and big waves.  If this is your idea of a good time, come play with us.

• TBD 3 days in October: Quadra Island CDN$699

Lots More Sea Kayak Clinics!

We specialize in custom programs.  Contact us for details or submit a Service Quote Form.

More information
Paddling Certification in Canada
Our Program Skill Levels