When: April 17, 2020 until April 19, 2020 from 7:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dear Members,
We wish to advise you that given the current circumstances we will refund everyone fully for course cancellations (by SKABC) and course withdrawals (by Members).
Courses may be cancelled based on how the current situation unfolds. Some courses may go ahead if social distancing is possible and with precautionary requests/guidelines in place. That said, anyone wishing to withdraw from a course that is not cancelled, will receive a full refund. Attending a course is a decision that all member must make for themselves, and as usual we participate at our own risk. For more information please contact Chantal at chantalethier@msn.com.
Location: Saturday and Sunday at Cates Park by the Totem Pole across from the kayak rental office.
The Paddle Canada (PC) Level 1 Skills Course builds on the information covered in Basic Skills, Level-1 is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flat water kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking. The course is conducted in slightly rougher water than Basic Kayak, aiming to develop the paddler’s comfort in protected waters with light wind effects, little current, easy landings, and ready access to land-based assistance. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the skills required, such as navigation and route planning, weather, appropriate clothing and equipment to safely plan and execute a day trip.
The course will cover the following:
- Perform assisted and self re-entry skills, ,
- Strokes: Forward, reverse, stopping, sweep, draw, low brace, stern rudder, edge control
- Launching and landing,
- Towing
- An overview of following topics:
- General knowledge
- Equipment and equipment care
- Route planning and basic navigation techniques
- Weather
- Sea State
- Risk Assessment and mitigation
- Communication
- Hypothermia and Hyperthermia, sun safety
- Kayakers’ impact on the Environment
- Kayak tie down
- History and Heritage
- Resources
Special Instructions: A sea kayak is required for the Saturday and Sunday sessions on the water. A wetsuit or dry suit is also required for the on-water segment of the course. Kayaks may be rented at Cates Park, especially for anyone who is unable to transport a kayak on their vehicle. Wetsuits are not available from Cates Park but it might be possible to rented them 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. Whether you have your own equipment or are renting, you must ensure you have all the required equipment (ie. kayak, paddle(s), PFD, whistle, pump, throw bag).
Course Format: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday some theory and much on-water activities. You will receive a participant letter with more information prior to the start of the course.
April 17, 2020 – 7:00pm to 10:00pm
April 18, 2020 – 8:30am to 4:30pm
April 19, 2020 – 8:30am to 4:30pm
Instructors: Philip Kubik & Benjamin Walsh
Course Coordinator: Chantal Ethier
Fee: $125 Limit: 6 participants
Location: Cates Park
Refund policy:
> Cancellation within 30 calendar days or more = half the course fee refund,
> Cancellation within 29 calendar days or less = no refund.
Registration: Contact Philip if you have any questions regarding this course. Click on the Pay with Stripe Checkout link below to pay the course fee and complete your course registration.
Participants:
Kapila Jayaweera
Katherine Kohler
Ben Hechter
Cates Park
North Vancouver, BC