| Ja-dai-aich Kayak Instruction on Hornby Island |
strokes Development
The aim of this clinic is to increase proficiency by refining the strokes introduced previously, while adding new strokes and techniques, deepening the connection between the paddler’s body, boat and blade.
Pre-requisites: Basic Skills course, Stroke Fundamentals or equivalent
Skills taught:
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
Pre-requisites: Basic Skills course, Stroke Fundamentals or equivalent
Skills taught:
- forward and reverse paddling
- forward and reverse sweep strokes
- draw and sculling draw
- stern rudder strokes
- hanging draw
- linking strokes
- injury prevention
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
Intermediate Rescues
This clinic expands on the skills learned in at the Basic level. The assisted re-entries seen in the previous level are refined for speed and efficiency, and other forms of assisted re-entries are introduced. This lesson also covers self re-entry techniques and cold injuries.
Pre-requisites: Basic Skills Course, Rescue Fundamentals Clinic or equivalent
Skills taught:
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
Pre-requisites: Basic Skills Course, Rescue Fundamentals Clinic or equivalent
Skills taught:
- assisted re-entry methods
- self re-entry methods
- bow rescues
- contact tow
- cold injury
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
Balance and maneuvering
This clinic helps paddlers push the limits of balance, increasing boat control and maneuverability. Bracing, as a means of capsize prevention, is also covered in this clinic.
Pre-requisite: comfortable preforming wet exits and self re-entries in deep water
Skills taught:
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
Pre-requisite: comfortable preforming wet exits and self re-entries in deep water
Skills taught:
- boat design
- edging
- low brace
- high brace
- balance games
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55 with your own kayak and gear. $80 with boat and equiment rental (limited availability)
introduction to Navigation
In this on-land clinic, we delve into charts, marine navigation and weather fundamentals, float plans, communication and emergency preparedness. With a focus on planning and preparing a day trip, this clinic will provide paddlers with essential theory and knowledge that can help decrease the likelihood of a pleasant outing from turning into a tale of caution.
Pre-requisites: none
Skills taught:
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55
Pre-requisites: none
Skills taught:
- daytrip planning and preparation
- location and route selection
- distance, time and speed
- introduction to marine charts
- introduction to marine weather forecasting
- judgment and awareness
- float plans
- communication devices
Dates and Time: 2016 dates TBA soon
Location: Sandpiper. The location may change depending on the weather.
Cost: $55
