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KAYAK RESCUES Join Comox Valley Kayaks in the pool to learn how to get yourself (and your paddling companions) back in to your kayak after a cap- size. Take this course on its own to increase confidence on the water, or take as the first step towards a Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certifi- cation. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks

BASIC KAYAK PART 2 PADDLING SKILLS Join certified Paddle Canada in- structors on the water to learn the skills you need to paddle safely & with finesse! Prerequisite: Part 1 Kayak Rescues Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks

BASIC KAYAK PART 3 PADDLING SKILLS Join certified Paddle Canada in- structors on the water to learn the skills you need to paddle safely & with finesse! Graduates receive Paddle Canada certification, and a free 4-hour kayak rental from Comox Valley Kayaks so you can practice your skills! Prerequisite: Kayak Rescues & Part 2 Basic Kayak Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks

#45691 Saturday April 28 #45690 Saturday June 16 10:00 am - 1:00 pm #45689 Saturday May 12 #45692 Saturday May 26 #45693 Saturday June 23 1:00 - 4:00 pm $58

#45710 Thursday April 12 #45711 Thursday April 19 #45699 Tuesday April 24 #45707 Tuesday May 1 #45712 Thursday May 10 #45708 Tuesday May 15 #45713 Thursday May 24 #45709 Tuesday May 29 #45714 Thursday May 31 6:15 - 8:00 pm #45897 Monday June 11 #45898 Monday June 25 5:45 - 7:30 pm $58 SENIORS INTRO TO KAYAKING (55 years & over)

#45694 Saturday April 28 #45698 Saturday June 16 2:00 - 5:00 pm #45695 Sunday May 13 #45696 Sunday May 27 #45697 Sunday June 24 1:00 - 4:00 pm $58 INTRO TO PADDLE BOARDING

SEA KAYAKING WEATHER, TIDES & NAVIGATION WORKSHOP Navigating our coastal waters requires a solid understanding of navigation and of our change- able weather & sea state. Join Paddle Canada Instructor Trainer, Doug Taylor, to learn new skills or expand your existing knowledge. This course covers all the basics of reading marine charts, plotting a course, calculating speed and distance, interpreting weather and understanding tides and currents. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #45494 Wednesdays May 23 - 30 5:30 - 8:30 pm Filberg Evergreen Lounge $48/2

SUP borrows some techniques from canoe paddling and is a dynamic sport that engages your core muscles and balance. Begin- ner boards are wide & stable, and offer a whole new perspective on our beautiful local aquatic envi- ronment. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #45686 Wednesday May 16 6:00 - 8:00 pm #45685 Sunday June 24 3:00 - 5:00 pm $48

If you have never tried kayaking (or haven’t been out paddling in a while) and are interested in exploring the beautiful Courtenay River Estuary from a whole new vantage point, then this is a great course for you! Join us on the wa- ter to learn about kayaks, equip- ment, and paddling skills with a certified instructor. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #45688 Friday June 8 1:00 - 4:00 pm #45687 Tuesday June 19 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $48 Kayak and Paddle Board programs instructed by Comox Valley Kayaks & Canoes

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