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Victoria, British ColumbiaOnline any time; on the water May to September
(250) 555-0164
Tidewater Sea Kayak School

Certified sea kayak instructors, Victoria, BC

Instruction on the water off Dallas Rd, Victoria

Taught by certified sea kayak instructors

Every course follows Paddle Canada skills and is led by certified instructors who know these waters off Dallas Rd.

Two instructors coaching a small group through an edging drill in sea kayaks near the Victoria shoreline
Edging practice, part of the paddle strokes courseSee the paddle strokes course

Why we teach

Skills before scenery

New paddlers in Victoria need more than a calm bay and a borrowed kayak. They need strokes, edging, rescues and a plan, taught properly, so the water stays a place they want to return to.

Hands-on rescue training before anyone leaves shoreSee the rescues course

What you can count on

What every course holds to

Paddle Canada skills

Every course follows the Paddle Canada skills standard, covering paddle strokes, rescues and trip planning.

Certified instructors

Certified sea kayak instructors teach every class, so you learn correct technique from the start.

Start here

Find your way onto the water

Whichever stage you're at, the next step is the same: see what's on and pick a course.

Ready to paddle

Book your next course

Already have some time on the water? Browse the current courses and move on to rescues or trip planning.

Browse courses

New to kayaking

Not sure where to start

Check the FAQ for what a first course covers and what to bring before you book.

Read the FAQ