ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Rec One
Rec Two
Rec Three
Rec Four
Rec Five
Complete Rec
Rolling
PC Intro to Kayaking
PC LV 1 Skills
PC LV 1 Series
PC LV 2 Series
ADVANCED SKILLS
NAVIGATION
PROFESSIONAL
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PRIVATE LESSONS
HOW TO REGISTER
WHAT TO BRING
PADDLE CANADA
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Course Description:
Increase your comfort level on the water by improving your ability to control and manage your kayak. By introducing edging to your strokes you will improve their efficiency and reduce the amount of effort required to maneuver your boat. Bracing skills will allow you to recover when thrown off balance and avoid a possible capsize. These skills are necessary to increase your comfort and safety while paddling in rough seas. We will introduce you to the bow recovery the first step in working towards rolling a kayak. This is a great opportunity to build up your comfort level upside down underwater in your kayak.
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Cost:
- 3 hour program on the ocean - $72
- 2.75 hour program at the pool - $85
- Drysuit rental (optional) - $35
Prerequisites:
- Rec 2 or equivilant
- 16 years of age
Certification:
Next Step:
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A few years ago, right after the bracing/edging class, I got caught by surprise by a big rear-corner wave off Benson Island and the kayak flipped sideways. I kicked the combing up with my knee and "squashed the bug" with my paddle. I was elated it worked - and ever since then I have always said bracing/edging was the best class I ever took" ...NORM SMITH
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Winter Lessons at the Vancouver Aquatic Center
- Weeknights {8:30pm - 11:15pm}
- Feb 15, March 16, Apr 12, May 13, Oct 14, Nov 15, 2010
Summer Lessons at Jericho Beach - 2010
- Weekends {10am - 1pm}
- May 9, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Aug 22, Sept 19
- Weeknights {6-9pm}
- May 19, June 16, June 21, July 8, July 14, July 20, Aug 5, Aug 11
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