WATERFRONT KAyaking Skills for kids
Age 10-12
While the focus of this course is fun, there will be plenty of opportunity for learning. Through games and exploration, children will discover what kayaking is all about, gaining comfort and new skills in the process. We will play beach games and on-water games to aid in learning basic boat handling skills.
Dates and Time: Not available for 2018 - sorry! Please check back for 2019 dates.
Location: The location is weather-dependent and will be determined closer to the course date.
Please register through Hornby Island Community Recreation.
Hornby Island Ocean Kayaks will be providing kayaks and safety equipment for this program.
While the focus of this course is fun, there will be plenty of opportunity for learning. Through games and exploration, children will discover what kayaking is all about, gaining comfort and new skills in the process. We will play beach games and on-water games to aid in learning basic boat handling skills.
Dates and Time: Not available for 2018 - sorry! Please check back for 2019 dates.
Location: The location is weather-dependent and will be determined closer to the course date.
Please register through Hornby Island Community Recreation.
Hornby Island Ocean Kayaks will be providing kayaks and safety equipment for this program.
Basic sea kayaking skill for Youth
Age 13-15
This course is a Paddle Canada certification course specifically for youth. All the topics from the Basic Sea Kayak Skills are covered in a fun, activity-based manner to challenge and engage youth, building confidence and skill while having fun.
Skills taught:
Dates and Time: Not available for 2018 - sorry! Please check back for 2019 dates.
Location: The location is weather-dependent and will be determined closer to the course date.
Please register through Hornby Island Community Recreation.
Hornby Island Ocean Kayaks will be providing kayaks and safety equipment for this program.
This course is a Paddle Canada certification course specifically for youth. All the topics from the Basic Sea Kayak Skills are covered in a fun, activity-based manner to challenge and engage youth, building confidence and skill while having fun.
Skills taught:
- boat outfitting
- safety equipment
- forward and reverse strokes
- forward and reverse sweeps
- stopping
- draw
- wet exits
- assisted re-entries
- edging
- low brace
Dates and Time: Not available for 2018 - sorry! Please check back for 2019 dates.
Location: The location is weather-dependent and will be determined closer to the course date.
Please register through Hornby Island Community Recreation.
Hornby Island Ocean Kayaks will be providing kayaks and safety equipment for this program.
level 1 sea kayak skills for Youth
Coming soon!
