Coastal Kayaking Foundations June 27th
Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 Skills certification available.
Available spots
Service Description
The Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills course is designed for paddlers ready to move beyond the basics and gain the confidence to head out on coastal day trips. This course transitions you from flat water to more dynamic environments, focusing on the technical skills and safety maneuvers needed to handle wind, waves, and the unexpected. We’ll start by refining your equipment knowledge and discussing how to plan a safe day on the water, including weather interpretation and navigation basics. Once afloat, the focus shifts to precision: mastering edge control, perfecting your bracing to stay upright, and learning efficient strokes that save your energy. A major highlight of the course is practicing assisted and solo re-entries, ensuring that if you do end up in the water, you have the skills to get back in and keep paddling. Training includes: - 14–16 hours of comprehensive, participant-focused instruction following the Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills curriculum - Successful participants will receive the nationally recognized Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills certification - Professional-grade sea kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, and PFDs (immersion wear available on a first-come, first-served basis) - Small group sizes to ensure a high level of safety, skill mastery, and personalized coaching What people are saying: "I would like to just take a moment to thank all the staff at Candlebox Kayaking for my past visit. The knowledge and experience that was shared with us during our sea kayak training was amazing. From being originally nervous of what I was capable of in my sea kayak, your program built the confidence to grow within this sport and I look forward to even higher training in the future. Thanks again for expanding my paddling abilities towards many more adventures along our coastline. - Shaun, FB review Minimum 3 participants
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
All courses and tours run at the discretion of instructors and guides (mostly according to the weather). We do our best to provide instruction/tours suitable to the conditions. We require 30 days notice for cancellation(s) of courses (excluding SKGABC guide training which is 75 days) and 48hrs notice for cancellations of tours. For cancellations a full refund less a 20% administration fee will be issued. Our cancellation policy must apply even in the event of a medical problem or family circumstance. We will do everything possible to fill your vacant spot for you. In the case of a Force Majeure, such as but not limited to acts of terrorism, war, pandemics, labour disputes, government actions, strikes, or major adverse weather conditions, all terms and conditions may be subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any clinics or trips due to weather or insufficient registration. In these cases, full refunds will be issued and we will do our best to reschedule. Cancellations must be made via E-mail to info@candleboxkayaking.com. We reserve the right to cancel or alter any clinics or trips due to weather or insufficient registration. We do our best to reschedule. If any participant experiences symptoms of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to training, the participant must cancel. We're happy to provide full credit to attend the same or similar training at a later date. If you cannot make it to a training location due to transportation disruptions or travel restrictions, we are pleased to provide a full credit for the same or similar training. As all outdoor activities involve risk, we recommend you obtain any personal, medical, and/or cancellation insurance that you may deem appropriate. Thanks.
Contact Details
9026377115
info@candleboxkayaking.com
North Queens Business Center and Innovation Hub, Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Caledonia, NS, Canada