Hanging out, watching the tide come in.
Sunday Instructional Tour
This is a fun paddle for those who have some safety and paddling training behind them and would like to gain experience on the ocean. It is an opportunity to become familiar with some of the best places to paddle around Victoria. At the same time, you will gain some understanding of tide and currents, while improving your strokes and honing your skills. Typically, we paddle for an hour or two, then find a great place to stop for lunch. A key part of our plan is finding a different route back, when possible.
Launching at The Lodge at Weir Beach
Our guides are happy to answer questions and provide instruction wherever your interest lies. We go to different places each week, rotating through nine launch sites. While the launch spots may be repeated, routes taken will vary according to conditions. Come out and meet other paddlers and enjoy the special places around Victoria.
You Will Learn About
- Tide, current, weather as it affects kayaking
- How to find good places to go paddling
- What can make you a confident paddler
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Lessons 1 and 2:
P1 "The Basics" and P2 "Rescue Essentials" or
L1 "Introduction to Kayaking" and L2 "The Essentials"
–or–
Equivalent experience:
– comfort with the wet exit
– experience practicing an assisted recovery
– basic strokes / balancing / maneuvering
Cost:
With your own boat: $35
With one of our boats: $70
Where & When:
The Sunday Paddle runs every Sunday morning from 9:45am to approximately 2:00pm, at a different location each week. Please contact us to register for an upcoming paddle! Visit our Event Calendar for information on upcoming locations.
Bring food and drink for the island beach stop!
Pacifica Paddle Sports, 789 Saunders Lane, Brentwood Bay, BC, V8M 1C5 — 250.665.7411
If you have any other questions don't hesistate to call, email or come into the shop in person.