Big Lakes and Open Water

Kayaks are about challenging yourself against the elements. Larger bodies of water pose new challenges, and require different skills. From maneuvering, navigation, survival to gear prep and maintenance, this is a new level of experience.

Develop your Skills

We can provide you with The Paddle Canada National Sea Kayak Program. This program includes nationally recognized certifications in five skill levels. Students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe sea kayak touring in both calm and rough water.

Basic Skills: 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 Level 1: Building on the information covered in Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking.