Get Kayaking this Spring, sign up for our pool courses!
During the fall, winter and spring months Ecomarine offers our Recreational Kayaking (rec 1-4) and Rolling Courses in the pool at the Vancouver Aquatic Center. This is a great opportunity to improve your kayaking skills in the off season, so you are ready to get on the water when the summer begins.
Pool Courses
Recreational One- Introduction to kayaking - safety gear and basic kayaking strokes.
Recreational Two- Rescues - wet exits and assisted recoveries.
Recreational Three- Finding your balance - edging, bracing and boat handling skills.
Recreational Four- Solo paddling skills - solo rescues and considerations for solo paddlers.
Rolling- 2 lessons teach the techniques required to roll an ocean kayak.
Summer Courses
Ecomarine Coastal Kayaking School offers a five part recreational program that is designed to give a new or inexperienced paddler a solid introduction to ocean kayaking. Throughout this four part series you will gain the knowledge to safely spend a few hours traveling by kayak. Recreational 4 is required for season's pass holders or those wishing to rent kayaks on their own.
For those beginners looking for certification or more complete programs we offer a 1 day, 2 day and 7 part series. Successful participants will receive Paddle Canada certification while learning the skills needed to enjoy day trips on their own.
Recreational Series
Recreational One- Introduction to kayaking - safety gear and basic kayaking strokes.
Recreational Two- Rescues - wet exits and assisted recoveries.
Recreational Three- Finding your balance - edging, bracing and boat handling skills.
Recreational Four- Solo paddling skills - solo rescues and considerations for solo paddlers.
Recreational Five- Advanced Strokes and Maneuvering.
Complete Recreational- Rec 1 to 4 over a weekend.
Rolling- 2 lessons teach the techniques required to roll an ocean kayak.
Paddle Canada Certified Courses
Introduction to Kayaking- A full day course that covers the basics for paddling in protected waters with other paddlers.
PC Level One Skills- Day trip skills
Level One Skills- A 7 part series that starts from scratch and teaches you the basics to head out on longer day trips, solo or with friends.
PC Level Two Series- Overnight touring skills.
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