Victoria Go Kayak 2024 Spring Training Schedule

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Sea Kayak Surf in Tofino - Intro and Intermediate
$350.00 - Regular Price
$290.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sat - Sun May 11-12
. Sat - Sun May 25-26

Description
This course teaches you how to deal with surf by:
1- Avoiding it. Apply knowledge and seamanship to launch and land in surf zone. Very useful when paddling on West Coast Vancouver Island.
2- Learning how to deal with the surf if a wave catches you.
3- Having fun playing in the surf zone, building confidence, and paddling skills.

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Fun at Trial (3hrs)
$155.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Wed May 8 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Description: This course is all about playing at Trial Island. We are going to paddle in active water with emphasis on current, paddling and re-entry skills.
Prerequisites: Participants MUST have Lv2 Skills or equivalent.
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Currents at Tillicum Bridge (2.5 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Thu May 30 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am

Description: This course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to navigate sea kayaks safely and effectively in various current conditions. Participants will learn essential skills, safety protocols, and techniques to paddle in currents, tides, and changing water conditions.
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Beginner and Intermediate Re-Entries (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sat May 4 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Cadboro Bay (Gyro Park)

Description: Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by performing rescue skills such as wet exit, self and assisted re-entries; essential skills to review every year.
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Advanced Re-Entries (3 hrs)
$140.00 - Regular Price
$85.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Wed May 29 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am - Cadboro Bay (Gyro Park)

Description: Learn how to deal with a possible capsize by performing re-entry skills in moving and dynamic waters. Essential skills to master if you are planning to paddle Vancouver Island West Coast. Prerequisites: Participants MUST have Lv2 Skills or equivalent.
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Edging and Bracing (2 hrs)
$130.00 - Regular Price
$75.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sat May 4 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (Cadboro Bay)
. Thu May 30 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (Banfield Park - Gorge)

Description: This Edging and Bracing workshop will provide you with the skills to effectively develop reflexive paddle braces and edging your kayak, therefore enhancing your confidence and paddling skills.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills - Location: Victoria
$250.00 - Regular Price
$200.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sat June 1

Description: This is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills inspires students to go out on short paddling excursions in class-0 or calm and sheltered waters.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills
$350.00 - Regular Price
$280.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sat-Sun May 18-19

Description: Building on the information covered in Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking.
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Sea Kayak Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills
$700.00 - Regular Price
$560.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.
Location: Victoria - Note: No Camping

. Over 2 weekends: May 18-19 and June 1-2
. Mon-Thu May 20 to 23

Description: Building on the skills developed in Level-1, Level-2 provides paddlers with the intermediate skills they need to go sea kayaking in class-2 conditions along semi-exposed shoreline with a possible overnight bivy. Leadership, incident management, open-water rescue, self-care, and navigation are core parts of the curriculum.
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Go Tarp 101 (3 hrs)
$100.00 - Regular Price
$65.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sun May 5th from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Description: Go Tarp 101 is a course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively set up and utilize tarps in various outdoor situations. Understanding the art of tarpology is essential for shelter, protection, and improvisation.
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Chart and Navigation (On-Land 4 hrs)
$150.00 - Regular Price
$100.00 - Spring Training Special offer for Vancouver Island Paddle Club Members.

. Sun May 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Description: This course is designed to teach participants the skills and knowledge required for safely navigating a sea kayak using nautical charts, compasses, and other navigation tools. The course covers topics such as reading and interpreting nautical charts, using compasses, and planning a safe sea kayaking trip. The goal of the course is to equip kayakers with the necessary skills to confidently navigate on the water, whether they are exploring new waters or making a longer voyage.