Courses and Programs

We are experts at designing custom training and tours to meet your needs.

We run instructor and guide training courses from Paddle Canada and the SKGABC for your staff.

SKILS staff are also available to augment your existing programs with a wide range of specialized curricula. You bring the paddlers and we’ll provide the best in fun, unique, and rewarding instruction.

Some of our offerings include:

  • Leadership in Peer Groups
  • Kayak Fishing
  • Kayaking in the Broken Group Islands
  • Kayaking in Clayoquot Sound
  • Practical Risk Assessment and Decision-Making
  • Group Management
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • History of Paddling in North America
  • Navigation Workshops
  • Weather Interpretation Workshops
  • Towing Clinics
  • Boat Handling Clinics
  • Launching and Landing in Surf
  • Paddling in Rock Gardens
  • Basic Boat Repair

SKILS instructors support many clubs and symposia by offering some of our services for free.  Let us help you build a stronger and more informed paddling community.

Fill out the Service Quote Form and we’ll get you on the water the way you want.