Courtenay Rec pages

KAYAK RESCUES (16 years & over) Join us at the lake to learn how to get yourself back into your kayak and assist others after a capsize. Take this course on its own to increase your confidence & safety on the water, or take it as a step toward a Paddle Canada Basic guide you through exercises to increase your paddling efficiency. Basic navigation and risk assess- ment & mitigation will also be dis- cussed. Earn your Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills certification with completion of this class with the prerequisites. #6955 Tuesday July 13 5:00 - 8:00 pm Comox Lake $79 #6956 Saturday August 7 2:00 - 5:00 pm Comox Lake $79 KAYAK - EDGING & BRACING (16 years & over) Take your kayaking skills to the next level. Paddle Canada certified instructors will review and pro- vide feedback on basic strokes, introduce edging and bracing, and

COURTENAY ADULT (16+)

Visit www.comoxvalleykayaks.com for curriculum details for all paddling courses, as well as instructions concerning clothing and equipment requirements. Boats and boards are provided. 24hr cancellation notice is required. struction on launching & landing, developing an efficient forward stroke, and basic maneuvering strokes. Earn Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills certification with com - pletion of this class combined with the Rescue and Edging & Bracing classes. #6953 Thursday July 8 5:00 - 8:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks $79 INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING (16 years & over) Introduction to Kayaking is de- signed for the beginner paddler! You will learn a bit about boats, equipment, and safety before heading out on the water. Then, Paddle Canada certified instruc - tors will provide thorough in-

KAYAK ESTUARY TOUR (16 years & over) Paddle along the beautiful shoreline to explore the Comox Harbour and the scenic waters surrounding Goose Spit. This area is home to seals, Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Canada Geese & various ducks. If time and conditions allow, the group will also explore the historic Royston Shipwrecks (AKA the Ghost Ships of Royston.) This tour is one of our most pop- ular, as it explores many of the exciting landmarks our Estuary has to offer. #6957 Sunday July 4 1:00 - 4:00 pm Comox Valley Kayaks $99

Kayak Skills certification. #6958 Saturday August 7 10:30 am - 1:00pm Comox Lake $79

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING FOR SENIORS (60 years & over) You will learn a bit about boats, equipment, and safety before heading out on the water. Then, Paddle Canada certified instructors will provide thorough instruction on launching & landing, developing an efficient forward stroke, and basic maneuvering strokes. Earn Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills certification with completion of this class combined with both the Rescue and Edging & Bracing classes. #6954 Tuesday July 13 1:00 - 4:00 pm Comox Lake $69

36

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