Recommended Beginner Sea Kayaking Courses

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May 14, 2026 at 4:37 pm #28164

Steven McLean
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Hello,

I am a new SKABC member interested in taking an introductory course to sea kayaking safety. Regrettably, the current Beginner Course coincides with me being out of town, otherwise I’d sign up for the waitlist.

Are there similar courses elsewhere that SKABC members may recommend? I do not have a kayak of my own, so bonus points if rentals are available from the business/organization offering training.

Thank you,

Steven M.
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May 15, 2026 at 7:27 am #28176

Quirine Schuyff

Do put yourself on the waitlist. If there is still a lot of interest there is a CHANCE that another session may be planned. That is dependent on volunteer availability also.
I know of at least one other person on the waitlist currently.

May 14, 2026 at 9:39 pm #28173

Sandra Waddle

I did this course in uklulet – worth the trip!

Paddle Canada Level-1 Skills – SKILS

skils.ca/course/paddle-canada-level-1-skills/

May 14, 2026 at 6:10 pm #28172

Yekaterina Yushmanova

Deep Cove has great instructors and rentals are available.

May 14, 2026 at 5:10 pm #28171

Kevin Amos

Another option is to look at Club Locarno.
https://www.clublocarno.com/kayak

May 14, 2026 at 5:08 pm #28170

Kent Matthewson

Also West Beach Paddle in White Rock

Paddle-Canada-Basic-Kayak

May 14, 2026 at 4:48 pm #28168

Steven McLean

Thanks for the heads up, Don! I will check them out.

May 14, 2026 at 4:46 pm #28167

Don Froese

Hi Steven: try Jericho Beach kayak or deep Cove kayak for lessons. You should be able to rent a boat from either too

Cheers, Don Froese
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