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Kayak course descriptions below
1) Rolling Clinic
2) Introduction
to Kayaking
3) Self Rescues
& Assisted Rescues
4) One Day Course
5) Two Day Course
6) Paddle Canada Level
1 Skills
7) Customized Instructional Trips
8) Day-Guide
Training Course
9) Customized Courses
10) Paddle Canada Courses with SKILS
11) SKGABC Guide Training Courses with SKILS
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What
to Bring
Wet
suit, PFD, kayak, paddles and all
kayak safety gear are provided.
You only need to bring:
water bottle
sunglasses
sun screen
toque or fleece
hat
bathing suit
snacks
meals (if needed) |
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Pacific Rim Informative
Adventures offers private
kayak courses which give you a quality experience and allow you
to learn kayaking skills quickly. If you have a special request,
Pacific Rim Informative Adventures will be glad to offer you
a customized course to fulfil your needs. Whether you are a beginner
paddler or intermediate or advanced, we have courses for your
skill level. Group sizes are very small: the maximum is four
students per instructor but usually there is only two students
for each instructor. Our objective is to give you the highest
quality instruction on the West Coast. Learn faster in a safe
and fun environment!
Wet
suit, PFD, kayak, paddles and all kayak
safety gear are provided for all courses.
Stay and Play! If you require accommodation ask us about our
package deal when you book a course.
1) Rolling Clinic
Content: Learn how to roll
your kayak and practice low and high braces.
Duration: 3 hours
Prices : One person: $90 each
Two people: $70 each
*Maximum two students per instructor.
2) Introduction to Kayaking
Learn kayaking basics.
Course content: kayak gear, kayak components, safety
devices, getting in, getting out, wet exits, edging, low braces,
high braces, pivot turn, forward stroke, reverse stroke, sweep
stroke, sculling draw, draw stroke.
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: One person: $90 each
Two people: $80 each
Three people: $70 each
Four people: $60 each
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3) Self
Rescue and Assisted Rescue
Learn how to do
a self rescue and an assisted rescue. Be ready to get wet! The
course is held on the ocean or on a lake.
Course content: self rescue with a paddle float, self
rescue without a paddle float, TX rescue, parallel rescue, stirrup
rescue, swimming with a paddle, carrying a swimmer, scoop rescue,
hand of God.
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: One person: $90 each
Two people: $80 each
Three people: $70 each
Four people: $60 each |
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4) One Day Course
This intense course will give
you the skills to be self-efficient during day trips.
The course
is held on ocean or lake waters.
Course content: Kayak Basics, kayak gear, kayak components,
safety devices, getting in, getting out, wet exits, edging
Strokes: low braces, high braces, forward stroke,
reverse stroke, sweep stroke, sculling draw, low brace turn,
pivot turn, draw stroke
Rescues: self rescue with a paddle float,
self rescue without a paddle float,
TX rescue, parallel rescue, stirrup rescue, swimming with a paddle,
carrying a swimmer, scoop rescue, hand of God
Towing: single towing, V towing, train towing,
towing a swimmer, contact tow
Duration: 8 hours
Prices: One person: $210 each
Two people: $160 each
Three people: $130 each
Four people: $110 each
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5) Two Day Course
This intense course will give
you the skills to be self-efficient during day trips and multi-day
trips. The course is held on the ocean or on a lake.
Course content: Kayak Basics, kayak gear, kayak components,
safety devices, getting in, getting out, wet exits, edging
Strokes: low braces, high braces, forward stroke,
reverse stroke, sweep stroke, sculling draw, low brace turn,
pivot turn, draw stroke
Rescues: self rescue with a paddle float,
self rescue without a paddle float,
TX rescue, parallel rescue, stirrup rescue, swimming with a paddle,
carrying a swimmer, scoop rescue, hand of God
Towing: single towing, V towing, train towing,
towing a swimmer, contact tow
Navigation
compass reading
chart reading
weather forecast interpretation
trip planning
reading tide and current tables
risks assessment
Environmental awareness
low impact practices
wildlife etiquette
Duration: 16 hours
Prices: One person: $420 each
Two people: $320 each
Three people: $260 each
Four people: $220 each

6) Paddle Canada Level 1
Course content:
Rescue Skills:
eskimo rescue, unassisted re-entry,
assisted re-entry, towing, communication/signals
Paddling Skills: forward stroke, brace low/high, sweep
stroke, draw stroke, stern rudder
Knowledge
leadership
weather
safety & judgment
navigation
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Duration: 16 hours
Prices: One person: $440 each
Two people: $340 each
Three people: $280 each
Four people: $240 each |
Special: May 20-21, 2010,
Paddle Canada Level 1 Course in Ucluelet
for only $279 per person!
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7) Customized Instructional Trips
Our customized instructional trips are for already formed groups of kayakers (beginners, intermediates or advanced) seeking a unique learning experience. The minimum trip length is 4 days.
Click here for more information:
8) Day-Guide Training
Course
This program will train participants
with previous kayak experience to increase their kayaking skills. This is of
particular value to those wishing to go on and become certified
kayak guides. This program is recognized by the Sea Kayak Guides
Alliance of British Columbia (SKGABC). The cost of the exam is
included in the program.
Click here for course description
9) Custom courses
If you have special request, Pacific Rim Informative Adventures
will be glad to
offer you a customized course to meet your needs.
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Prerequisites for all the courses
- Participants must sign a waiver and a medical form prior to all courses
- Participants must be comfortable in water and be able to swim
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- courses require full payment at the time of booking
- 5% GST to be added to all prices
- all prices in Canadian funds
- all payments are non-refundable: credit will be issued towards a future booking
- payments are only refundable when courses are cancelled due to
adverse weather condition.
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