Whitewater Dojo
Year long skill development program with optional Intermediate Paddle Canada certification!
Available spots
Service Description
Get ready to to take your whitewater kayaking to the next level with this year long mentorship style training program. Our expert coaches meet participants where they are in their whitewater progression and assist paddlers skill development. We start this training on flat water, learning fundamental strokes and braces. We then transition to moving water, getting super comfortable with class I-II. Along the way we include sessions that focus on rolling, front surfing and tailies. As spring turns to summer and rivers get low we'll move to the ocean, learning to surf, as well as working on advanced rolling techniques on local lakes. When heavy rains begin again in October/November we'll head back to the rivers to consolidate skills and tackle more challenging class III whitewater. These sessions can be reserved together (best value) or booked individually. Training includes: - 10 days of instruction with Candlebox Kayaking's experienced, highly certified, expert instructors - High-quality equipment including kayaks by Jackson Kayak, paddles by Werner, drysuits by Kokatat (on a first come/first served basis), and all other necessary safety equipment - Photos from your time on the water - Experience on (up to) intermediate and or advanced (class II-III) whitewater on Nova Scotia's South Shore What people are saying: "I have had two days of intermediate white water training with Matt DeLong. Matt, thru a well thought out approach to each day, helped me take the next step and assisted me in comfortably engaging in new challenges. At the end of each day I left with a great sense of achievement and a deeper understanding of the workings of moving water. Having experienced Matt's dedication to helping every paddler achieve more control and comfort in one's own paddling skills I can do nothing other than "Very highly recommend" Matt's coaching. Thank you Matt." - Frank, TripAdvisor *Please note: All paddlers need to be vetted in advance via a phone call (902) 637-7115 and/or E-mail info@candleboxkayaking.com.
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