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