This clinic allows the participant to become comfortable with wet exiting their kayaks. If you are already comfortable with wet exits then you can practice T-Rescues. If you are comfortable with T-Rescues we will teach beginner skills involved in rolling. 

The clinic also focuses on on bracing.

Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. Also a padlock for the pool locker room may be needed. Bring your own towel and change of clothes.

This course pairs well with Intro to Kayak courses later in the season. 

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is  April 1st 2026

Planned Facilitators :  Sylvia Lee

This clinic introduces the participants to water safety when you go for an unplanned swim.

- catching a throw rope 

- the huddle position 

- HELP - Heat Escape Lessening Postures

- techniques to avoid getting trapped by objects in water (sweepers/strainers) ( Leaning , leaping, aggressive swimming )

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Apr 9

Planned Facilitators :  Ellen Homola

This session will introduce the participant the following knots.   

These will be taught by family and function, and are a collection that has proved useful over the years for paddlers. 

Knots taught will include: 

Each student should bring: 20' x 1/4" rope, 5' x 1/4" rope, 10' x 1/8'' cord

some nomenclature: free end, standing end, over, under

 Recommended reference:   Animated Knots by Grog

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 7th 

Planned course facilitator: Mark Lund
If you have questions <lundmer@gmail.com>

This course aims to give you an introduction to planning and navigating with the use of a map and a compass.  We will meet at Elk Island national park - Astotin Lake (national park pass may be required for entry). Part of the course will be spent navigating on land and on the water. 

We will review:

route planning 

Topo Maps

Map reading

use of a compass to take bearings from a map

Orientating yourself on a map

Re-orientate yourself if you get lost . 

Participants are expected to have a compass. 

Recommended Compass - Silva mirror compass with declination built into it , a regular compass will also do.

Participants are expected to bring their own boats

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is May 29

Planned course facilitator: Ulmer, Eugene
If you have questions email ed@ceyana.ca

Ceyana returns to  Pembina River Provincial Park for a weekend of paddling, lessons, day trips, camping and socializing.

Day trips on the local lakes, Pembina or Lobstick Rivers? Complete this registration/payment for your camping on our group site.

Education program? Complete a separate course registration/payment plus this register/payment for camping. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate boat and safety equipment for your course. Log in to Equipment for more equipment info. Contact Pat at equipment@ceyana.ca if you need to borrow club gear.

Contact Donna McKean at Tripschair@ceyana.ca for any questions about this campsite or day trips. 

Contact Leila R at ed@ceyana.ca for questions about educational programs.

These are the "Earlybird" fees (up to and including May 23, 2026):
- 4 nights at $200 per unit /tent/rv/etc.
- 3 nights at $150 per unit
- 2 nights at $ 100 per unit.

These are the"Regular" fees after May 23, 2026 ($20 more for camping): 

- 4 nights at $220 per unit /tent/rv/etc.

- 3 nights at $170 per unit
- 2 nights at $120 per unit.

Registration opens February 01, 2026 and closes June 10, 2026.

4 night camp option: Arrive on Thursday any time after 4:00pm for first choice in camp locations within the group site. Take your time breaking camp on Monday as long as you are packed up by 2:00pm.

Minimum 2 nights booking.

Be sure to register only one person for camping... guests will be charged if you register them... Camp fee is per camp/sleeping unit.It is best to fill up our tent or RV with family and friends to keep the per head cost down!

You will be asked to indicate if you are in an Ed program or coming to day trip. Given we have some one day Ed programs, both are possible. Day trips will be organized each morning of the camp.

All camp participants must be a member of the Ceyana Canoe Club. If you are not already a Ceyana Club member sign up at Membership

Earlybird Fees must be paid by May 23rd, then Regular Fees apply.

Please review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Cancellation or Change deadline for refund is May 23rd, 2026

Pembina River Provincial Park

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.

Sea Kayak Basic Skills is a one-day course plus a 3 hr theory session. Theory session will be June 17th 6pm to 8pm and place to be confirmed. Bring a pen and notebook.

Required equipment:  minimum 16 ft sea kayak, spray skirt, paddle, PFD. The club has a limited supply of these items which can be borrowed for the course. Students are responsible for transporting all equipment and must make arrangements several weeks ahead of time. See Equipment for contact info and a list of available equipment (membership login required). Be prepared to swim so bringing a change of clothes and having a wetsuit or dry suit would be good. Full course information here: Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Basic Skills

Other required equipment: Students must supply their own bilge pump, sponge, paddle float. Bring a lunch and snacks as this will be a full day.

Topics covered include :

• Wet Exits 
• Assisted Re-entries
• Lifting and carrying a kayak
• Launching and landing
• Emptying the kayak
• Forward and reverse strokes
• Stopping
• Forward and reverse sweep strokes
• Pivots
• Draw stroke
• Low brace
• Edging

If you are staying the weekend for tripping or courses 

 Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. Use this link to register for group camping: 

https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

2. Book your own accommodation close by at Pembina Provincial Park 

Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

Review Policy Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

Planned Instructor : Wade Martinson

for additional information email ed@ceyana.ca

This intro' to kayaking on moving water program is for those with basic flat-water skills.  This course will teach the moving water skills for paddling kayaks on easy moving water.

All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, as well as a helmet (available through CCC) ... only thunder storms chase us off the water.   Paddlers are encouraged to bring along their own paddle and lifejacket.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  

This program is running in conjunction with the Ceyana Canoe Club Education weekend camping trip at the Pembina River Provincial Park.

Accommodation options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club, you must register for this event as well as the course.

Use this link to register for camping https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

2. commute to the Pembina River Provincial Park each day. Allow for approximately 1 hour drive from Edmonton

3. Book your own accommodation close by

Needed gear: fitted kayak with foot rest,  paddle, lifejacket, helmet, dry bag, throw bag, bailer/sponge,and nice to haves: wet/dry suit, rain gear, spray deck, neoprene booties.

Transportation: all participants should be prepared to haul their own or a club kayak to the specific location.  You can discuss car pooling with fellow course participants

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

Planned Course facilitator : Homola, Ellen

if you require additional information or can provide assistance with boats please contact ed@ceyana.ca

This intro' tandem river canoeing program is for those with basic flatwater  skills, including the J stroke.  This course will teach the  moving water skills for paddling tandem canoes on easy moving water.  All equipment will/can be supplied, but participants are encouraged to bring/use their own, especially PFD's.  Participants do need to bring a lunch, towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful.  For the day long river session paddlers will car pool.  

This program is running in conjunction with the 2026 Ceyana Pembina PP Education Weekend.

Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club.

To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. Use this link to register for group camping:  https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

2.  Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by at Pembina Provincial Park campsite, on Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

Planned Course facilitator : Donna McKean.

if you required additional information 

This intro' solo river canoeing program is for those with basic flat-water  solo skills.  This course will teach the flat water and moving water skills for paddling solo canoes on easy moving water.   All equipment will/can be supplied. You are welcome to bring your own PFD and paddle. Participants do need to bring a lunch and a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Carpooling to the various sites for the course will be arranged the morning of the course.  For the river sessions paddlers should have at least good raingear, and a partial wet or drysuit would be ideal, and a helmet (available from CCC).

The days will start around 9 am. Saturday morning will be spent on flatwater reviewing solo canoe strokes and learning to maneuver the solo boats efficiently. Saturday afternoon will be on the river in easy class 1 or 2, Sunday will be a full day trip down the river. 

This program is being run during the 2026 Ceyana Education weekend at the Pembina Provincial Park. 

 Accommodation Options available are:

1. camping at the group site with the club. To do this you will need to reserve/register for camping on the website in addition to the course. See name and link to camping below or navigate to Programs->Trips

or click this link 

https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6476276

2. Book your own powered RV site or accommodation close by  Reserve.AlbertaParks.ca

Please note we will need help getting the canoes or kayaks to Pembina and back. 

Please let us know if you 

1. Have your own boat that is appropriate for the course?

2. Can you assist in hauling a club boat or two to the Provincial Park and back?

3. Could haul a club trailer (2" ball, flat 4 wiring) to the Provincial Park  and back

Registration opens 1 Feb 2026

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 6th

Planned Course facilitator : Ulmer, Eugene

if you require additional information  or can provide assistance with boats please contact 

Eugene <eugene.ulmer@gmail.com> or  ed@ceyana.ca

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 10th

Planned Course facilitator :  Wirth, Vicky

Contact ed@ceyana.ca for questions

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 07 2026

Planned Course facilitator : clare mullen

Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information

Building on the information learned in Sea Kayak Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course plus a 2 hr theory session.

Theory session will be on June 18, 2025 from 6-9pm at MEC South Common Community Room at 1624 99 St. NW in Edmonton. Bring a pen and notebook.

The course is conducted in slightly rougher water than Basic Kayak, aiming to develop the paddler’s comfort. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip.

Required equipment: 16 ft sea kayak, spray skirt, paddle, PFD. The club has a limited supply of these items which can be borrowed for the course. Students are responsible for transporting all equipment and must make arrangements several weeks ahead of time. See Equipment for contact info and a list of available equipment (membership login required). Be prepared to swim so bringing a change of clothes and having a wetsuit or dry suit would be good. 

Other required equipment: Students must supply their own bilge pump, sponge, paddle float. Bring a lunch and snacks as this will be a full day.

Topics covered include :

• equipment
• navigation
• decision making
• weather
• strokes
• bracing
• capsizing
• re-entry techniques

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is June 20

Recommended Pre-requisite

Sea Kayak Basic - https://ceyanacanoeclub.wildapricot.org/event-6038006 

Planned Instructor : Wade Martinson

for additional information email ed@ceyana.ca

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water. Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Optional items: Paddlers may opt to bring their own swim goggles or snorkel mask, nose clips, paddling gloves, reef shoes or sports sandals. The first few items may be helpful for practicing wet exits. Optional items are NOT SUPPLIED. 

This program will run on: July 11th and 12th at Rundle Pond 

Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 28th

Planned Course facilitator :  Lee, Sylvia

Email ed@ceyana.ca for more information 

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jun 28 2026

Planned Course facilitator : donna mckean

Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information

This intro' kayaking program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.  The program will occur at the Rundle Park Paddling Center in east central Edmonton.  All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes, swims do happen occasionally, and wet exits will be required one afternoon!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  Paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket for comfort but these items are supplied.  

Consider pairing this outdoor course with extra safety training in the comfort of a warm swimming pool and sign up for early season  Wet Exits, More Wet Exits, and Stroke Improvement

Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.

• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is Jul 24th

Planned Course facilitator :  TBD

Contact ed@ceyana.ca for questions

This intro' canoeing program will teach appropriate entries, exits, paddle strokes, basic maneuvers, carries, rescues, and review equipment selection and where to go paddling.   All equipment will/can be supplied.  Participants do need to bring a towel and change of clothes , swims do happen occasionally!  Rain gear should be brought... only thunder storms chase us off the water.  For canoeing a pair of knee pads are helpful, and paddlers are welcome to bring along their own paddle and life jacket.  You may register with a partner, or as an individual.

• Review the Course Change, Cancellation & Refund Policy.
• Change or Cancellation deadline for refund less $20 is  Jul 24th 2026

Planned Course facilitator : tbd

Email: ed@ceyana.ca for additional information