Beginners Course

When: June 1, 2018 until June 3, 2018

We're fully booked for this event. NEW: scroll down to see if a waitlist spot is available. Note that we may be able to add space depending on interest.

Location: Friday night – To be announced,
Saturday and Sunday on the water in Deep Cove.

The Beginner Course will give you the basic skills and knowledge to go on trips in sheltered waters or to join competently led trips in places such as Indian Arm and the Gulf Islands.  You’ll learn how to perform wet exits, assisted and self-rescues.

Special Instructions: A kayak is required for the Saturday and Sunday sessions on the water.  A wetsuit or drysuit are also required for the on-water training.   Kayaks and wetsuits may be rented at  Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Center .   If you have a vehicle with a roof rack you may wish to contact Mountain Equipment Co-op .  They offer a competitive weekend rental rate.

Course Format: Friday night classroom session, location to be announced.
Saturday and Sunday on the water in Deep Cove.  You will receive a welcome letter with more information a few weeks before the course begins.

Course Coordinator:  Chantal Ethier
Instructors: Jill Thompson & Chantal Ethier

Fee: $50
Limit: 8 participants

Registration: Contact the Course Coordinator if you have any questions regarding this course.   Click on the PayPal link below to pay the course fee and complete your course registration.

Address
  2156 Banbury Rd
  Deep Cove, BC
Signed up:
  • Marie Benavente
  • Tracey Porteous
  • Talwinder Singh
  • Kendra Fehr
  • Mark Hoath
  • Ian Radnidge
  • Michele Radnidge
  • Katie Sullivan
  • sanja Savic Kallesoe

Spaces Available: 0

Sign up:

By signing up I understand that per club policy I am responsible for having the skills, health, ability and equipment to participate safely in the activity. I also understand that I am responsible for notifying the organizer about any physical or mental impairment or medical condition that could interfere with my ability to participate fully in the activity and/or create a safety concern for the group.

 

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