Kayak Lessons
We offer kayak lessons for beginners and intermediates. We can help you find the perfect starting point to gain the confidence needed to enjoy your next paddling adventure!
Paddle Canada Basic
When: Monthly - 9 am start
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Duration: 1 Day
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Cost: $ 185 per person incl kayak + gear
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Where: Our Brentwood Bay Location
What you Learn:
Paddle Canada Outcome
"Upon completion of the course, students will be able to confidently paddle in calm, sheltered waters in the company of peers with similar abilities."​
Intro Paddle strokes
When: Saturdays 9:30 am - 11:30 am
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Duration: 2 Hours
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Cost: $80 per person
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Where: Our Brentwood Bay Location
What you Learn:
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Proper kayak entry/exit from a dock
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Basic paddle strokes
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Good Techniques
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Safety
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No previous kayaking experience required.
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Kayak rental and gear included
Paddle Canada L 1 Skills
When: Monthly
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Duration: 2 Days
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Cost: $ 350 per person incl kayak + gear
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Where: Both Locations
What you Learn:
Paddle Canada Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to confidently paddle in class-1 conditions in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills or knowledge. The paddler should be self-reliant yet an asset to the group and an active participant, willing and able to assist others if they need assistance.​
Private Lesson
When: By Request
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Duration: 1 or more hours
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Cost: variable
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Where: Brentwood Bay or Swartz Bay
What you Learn:
​We can teach basic to level 2 skill sets, and will work with you to accomplish your paddling goals.
Private lessons can be for an individual or a private group.
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Kayak rental and gear included as needed
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Paddle Canada L 2 Skills
When: stay tuned, dates coming soon
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Duration: 4-5 Days
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Cost: $$ per person plus kayak rental
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Where: Our Swartz Bay Location
What you Learn:
Paddle Canada Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to confidently paddle in class-1 conditions in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills or knowledge. The paddler should be self-reliant yet an asset to the group and an active participant, willing and able to assist others if they need assistance.​
Wet Exit and Rescues
When: Two Saturdays/month at 3:30 pm
Duration: 2 Hours
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Cost: $80 per person
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Where: Our Brentwood Bay Location
What you Learn:
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Wet exits
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Kayak re-entry
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Individual & partner rescues
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Safety
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* Intro Paddle Strokes skills strongly recommended *
Kayak rental and immersion gear included
Lesson Progression
Start with the Basics
If you are only wanting to paddle in easy areas such as Brentwood Bay, the in house lessons or PC Basic are the best options. We have split the in house lessons into 2 parts, so you can learn at your own pace, and take them a few weeks apart. It's also helpful for those wanting to brush up on a skill set, and only need the rescues or paddle strokes. If you have not practiced rescues in a year or more, the Wet Exit and Rescues lesson is a great refresher clinic.
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Taking the PC Basic Course rounds out your education, with theory sessions and a bit of extra time on the water.
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If you want to paddle confidently in areas like Swartz Bay and the Gulf Islands, take the PC Level 1 course, then level 2. This expands your boat handling skills and paddle stroke vocabulary, while adding knowledge of tides, currents, paddling conditions, route planning and navigation.
Kids Lessons
We do not recommend registering children for the regular lessons, as they are primarily geared toward adult instruction. Instead, we recommend booking a custom private lesson.
You can email us at: customerservice@pacificapaddle.com to find out more information on this.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page here
Fine Print
What you need to know before embarking on your adventure!
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We care about your safety!