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EDGING AND BRACING (16 years & over) This is the final step in our series of Introductory lessons. During edging and bracing we explore all the strokes taught in Intro to Kayaking and add the element of doing them while edging our kayaks to increase maneuver ability. We end with a lecture on weather and sea state that is required when planning short excursions. #13368 Saturday June 22 5:00 - 7:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks $92 INTRO TO SUP (16 years & over) Wanting to take on a new adventure that gets you on the water with minimal gear? Our Intro to SUP lesson will teach you about the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Learn strokes, techniques to improve your balance and how to get back in the saddle after a capsize. This lesson is taught right from our location at Comox Valley Kayaks, where we utilise the safety of the Courtenay Marina to build our confidence before heading out into the river. #13639 Saturday July 20 #13640 Wednesday August 14 4:00 - 6:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks $92 See page 75 for Teen & Children’s Kayaking programs

INTRO TO KAYAKING (16 years & over) Introduction to Kayaking is the place to start your new adven ture. We teach the basics of boats and gear, then head onto the water for Kayak strokes. We try to stay on top of the water for this whole lesson and teach you the skills that will serve you the best when exploring close to shore where all the cool things are. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #13535 Saturday May 11 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Comox Lake $92 SEA KAYAKING LEVEL 1 – PADDLE CANADA This is a 16 hour weekend course to hone your skills of kayaking. This Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 Skills certification covers a combination of re-entry skills, paddling skills and the compre hensive knowledge required for planning and executing safe and successful kayak day trips. At tendees are recommended to have previously attended classes in basic kayak instruction and also have some kayaking experience. #13779 Saturday July 27 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Kayaking

SENIOR’S TOUR TUESDAY (60 years & over)

Senior’s Tour Tuesday is the place to start your new adven ture. We’ve created a space and special pricing just for our senior adventurists. You’ll learn the basics of boats and gear then head onto the water for Kayak strokes. We try to stay on top of the water for this whole lesson, and teach you the skills that will serve you best when exploring close to the shore where all the cool things are! #13636 Tuesday April 16

COURTENAY SPRING/SUMMER ADULT

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks

#13637 Tuesday May 14 1:00 - 4:00 pm Comox Lake $78

KAYAK RESCUES (16 years & over) Learn how to fall out of your boat and help each other get back in by practicing wet exit and rescue skills. #14071 Friday June 7 6:00 - 7:30 pm

#14072 Saturday June 8 5:00 - 6:30 pm #14073 Friday June 14 6:00 - 7:30 pm #14074 Satuday June 15 5:00 - 6:30 pm #14075 Friday July 5 6:00 - 7:30 pm #14076 Saturday July 6 5:00 - 6:30 pm #14077 Friday July 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Visit www.cvkayaks.com for additional information on programs

Sunday July 28 9:00 - 5:00 pm $320

Courtenay & District Memorial Outdoor Pool $92

COURTENAY RECREATION | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

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