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Outdoor Pursuits

Canoe Skills on the Sayward Route Learn canoe skills on the Say ward Canoe Route! We will cover stroke improvement, efficient paddling, safe capsize recovery, portaging and trip planning for the Sayward route. This course is perfect for beginners or those looking to brush up their skills. Paddlers can register solo. No accomodations provided. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #18352 Saturday & Sunday June 6 - 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Morton Lake Provincial Park $180/2 confidence-building adventure designed just for course partic ipants. Explore a beautiful local coastline, practice your strokes in real-world conditions, and enjoy a supportive day on the water with fellow paddlers. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks #18401 Tuesday July 14 Royston Wrecks 6-8:30 p.m. Comox Marina $50 #18400 Tuesday July 7 Little Mexico 5:30-8:30 p.m. Comox Valley Kayaks $50 Women on the Water: Confidence Building After your lessons, make the most of your new skills with an optional Women on the Water Day Trip, a relaxed,

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Women on the Water: Intro This four-session course is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to build confidence on the water! Learn essential kay aking strokes, practice rescues, and gain trip-planning basics like navigation, weather, and tidal charts, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks Wednesdays

Women on the Water: Next Steps After taking the intro class, this four-session course is perfect for paddlers who have their basic skills and want to build real confidence on the water! Refine your strokes and rescue tech niques. Level up your trip-plan ning with navigation, weather interpretation, tidal charts, and route-planning strategies, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks Thursdays

#18396 May 6 - 27 #18399 June 3 - 24

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Comox Valley Kayaks & Comox Lake $160/4

#18397 May 7 - 28 #18398 June 4 - 25

5:30-8:30 p.m. Comox Valley Kayaks & Comox Lake $192/4

Virtual Trip Planning for Canoe Routes

Join canoe instructor Juliane Bell for a comprehensive virtual session on planning your trip! Learn what to expect, essential equipment to pack, and key skills to prepare for the journey. The session wraps up with a Q&A, so bring your questions! Instructor: Comox Valley Kayaks Sayward Canoe Route #18395 Tuesday May 5 Powell Forest Canoe Route #18394 Tuesday May 12 6-8 p.m. Virtual $17 Register online:

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