Sea kayak courses in Victoria, BC
Go from first strokes to confident paddler
Courses in paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning for new paddlers in Victoria, BC. Every course follows Paddle Canada skills and is taught by certified sea kayak instructors.
- Paddle strokes
- Rescues
- Trip planning
- Certified instructors
Our courses
Courses built for new paddlers
Learn paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning in courses that follow Paddle Canada skills, taught by certified sea kayak instructors in Victoria, BC.
Why learn with us
Taught to a real standard
Every course follows Paddle Canada skills, taught by instructors certified to teach sea kayaking.
Paddle Canada skills
Every course follows the Paddle Canada skills standard, from first strokes to rescues.
Certified instructors
Classes are taught by certified sea kayak instructors who know the waters off Victoria.
Trip planning included
Learn to read charts, tides and weather so you can plan your own paddling trips.
Welcoming to beginners
Courses start with the basics, so new paddlers can join with no experience on the water.
How it works
Three steps onto the water
Start online, then put it into practice on the water in Victoria.
Browse courses
See what's open on paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning.
Enrol and prepare
Sign up online, then get ready to meet your instructor on the water.
Learn on the water
Practise strokes, rescues and trip planning with a certified instructor, May to September.
Your instructors
Taught by certified instructors
Every course is led by a certified sea kayak instructor and follows the Paddle Canada skills standard, from a first paddle stroke to planning a multi-day trip.
Questions before you start
What new paddlers ask
Do I need any experience to start?
No. Courses are built for new paddlers and start with the basics of paddle strokes before moving to rescues and trip planning.
What will I learn?
Paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning, following the Paddle Canada skills standard.
Who teaches the courses?
Certified sea kayak instructors teach every course.
When can I get on the water?
On-the-water sessions run May to September. The course website itself is online any time.
Where are the on-the-water sessions?
In Victoria, British Columbia, based at 1 Dallas Rd.
How do I start?
Browse the courses on offer and enrol online.
Ready to paddle
Start learning to kayak
Browse the paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning courses open now in Victoria, BC.
