Kayak &
Paddleboard
Courses

SEA TO SKY KAYAK COURSES

6 hrs | $150 | FIRST STROKE ─ Introductory Lesson for the First-Time Paddler
FIRST STROKE Introductory Lesson for the First-Time Paddler

Course Outline
6 hours of instruction / 1 hour of classroom and 5 hours of instruction
All kayak gear is included with the lesson
Classroom
Description of the gear used for the day
Video demonstrating kayak techniques
In the Pool
The wet exit technique
Hip flip mechanics
Completion of the Eskimo Rescue
On the Water
Flat water stroke technique
Edge control and stroke combination
Kayak control stroke
Turning mechanics
Eskimo rescue in open water

Course Dates
Sat March 28
Sat April 18
Sat May 23
Sat June 13
Sat July 4
Sat August 8
Sat Sept 19
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 150.00

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6 hrs | $150 | ROLLING COURSE
ROLLING COURSE

Course Outline
6 hours of total instruction
All gear is included with the lesson
Classroom
1 hour of video instruction / step by step breakdown of the Sea to Sky Roll
Pool Time
4 hours of pool and flat-water time
Hip flip practice
Rolling technique and demonstrations
Video Review
Video breakdown of your new Kayak Roll

Course Dates
Sun March 29
Sun April 19
Sun May 24
Sun June 14
Sun July 5
Sun Aug 9
Sun Sept 20
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 150.00

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2 hrs | $75 | ROLLING REVIEW ─ PRACTICE 101
ROLLING REVIEW - PRACTICE 101

Course Outline / 2 hours
This gives all the kayakers that have taken the rolling course, practice time in the rolling tank.
Classroom video review of the roll
Instructor assistance in the pool
Video review of the student’s rolling technique

Course Dates
TBA – Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 75.00

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6 hrs | $175 | SEA KAYAKER ROLLING COURSE
SEA KAYAKER ROLLING COURSE

Course Outline
5 hours of instruction in the rolling tank
1 hour of classroom time
Hip flip mechanics
Core and torso release of the roll
Bracing techniques
Rolling the kayak with core verses strength
Video analysis of your roll

Course Dates
TBA – Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
Group Cost: $ 115.00 per person, in a group of 2 or more participants
Private Instruction: $ 175.00 per person

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7 hrs | $125 | RESCUE COURSE 101
RESCUE COURSE 101

Course Outline

Instruction to basic rescue techniques for water rescues related to kayaking and canoeing

1 hour of classroom video instruction / 1 hour of dry land practice / 5 hours of on water practice

Understanding river hazards

Hands on practice with throw bags

Rope handling and knot practice

M/A 3 to 1 rope systems

Water swimming techniques / with and without gear

On water kayak rescue technique for paddler rescue

On water gear retrieval

On water unconscious paddler flip and recovery

Group Rescue management and leadership roles

Course Dates
TBA – Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 125.00

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12 hrs | $250 | RIVER DAYS ─ 2 Days
RIVER DAYS ─ 2 DAYS

Course Outline – Day 1
6 hours of instruction
All gear included with the lesson
Classroom / 1 hour
1 hour of video instruction / River Current Dynamics and River Kayak Techniques and Safety
On the Water / 5 hours
Current stroke technique
The Peel Out
The Eddy Turn
The Ferry
Play Time
Course Outline – Day 2
6 hours of instruction / Full River Run Day
All gear included with the lesson
Classroom / 1 hour
Review of river running and river rescue
River Running group Dynamics
On the Water / 5 hours
Practice of river kayaking techniques
Group River Safety Dynamics
River Running Tactics
Full River Run

Course Dates
April 4 & 5
May 2 & 3
June 6 & 7
June 20 & 21
July 11 & 12
Aug 2 & 23
Sept 26 & 27
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
(Group limit 5)
$ 125.00 per person per day
$ 250.00 per day for Private River Day

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5 hrs | $75 | GUIDED TRIP & RIVER RUN DAYS
GUIDED TRIP & RIVER RUN DAYS

Once the student kayaker has completed the Kayak course program
River Run Guided Trips / 5 hours
Practice of river running skills
On river review of the famous Sea to Sky Roll
Full river running session

Course Dates
TBA – Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 75.00

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6 hrs | $125 | YOUTH PROGRAM KAYAK COURSE ─ AGES 11-16
YOUTH PROGRAM - KAYAK COURSE

Course Outline
Youth Program ( age 11 – 16 )
Course Duration 6 hrs
This course is designed to develop a foundation set of base skills for the sport of kayaking.
Classroom / 1 hour
Introduction to gear and equipment
Video instruction
In the Pool / 2 hours
Foundation to hip flip skill
Eskimo rescue
Re-entry to kayak skills
On the water / 3 hours
Forward paddle skills
Kayak control / core and hip control
Edging and glide
Foundation to turn mechanics

Course Dates
Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
This program can be developed into a multiday program that follows the same daily format

Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
$ 125.00
Cost for multiday program / $ 95.00 a day Minimum of 4 youth for this program

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SEA TO SKY PADDLEBOARD TRAINING

3 hrs | $55 | GETTING STARTED COURSE ─ STAND UP PADDLEBOARD 101
GETTING STARTED COURSE - SUP 101

Course Outline
3 Hour Introductory Course
Introduction to gear/ paddles and boards
Getting up on the board / knees to standing position
Finding your balance points / foot position
Stroke mechanics/ core and stroke mechanics
Holding you paddle / paddle angle related to strokes
Fall recovery and getting back up on the board
1 hour of practice time

Course Dates
May thru Sept – Saturdays and Sundays
Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
Group lesson / $55.00 per person
Private lesson / 85.00 per person

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3 hrs | $55 | INTERMEDIATE STAND UP PADDLEBOARD
INTERMEDIATE SUP

Course Outline / 3 hours

3 hour development course

Stroke mechanics emphasizing stroke techniques for power

Board control from stroke selection / J Stroke

Switching feet for surf and stroke

Pivot turning techniques

Turning mechanics thru hanging gates

Cross Bow Turns

Board Control with core twists and leans

1 hour of practice time

Course Dates
April & May – Wednesday and Friday
June & July – Tuesday and Thursday
Aug & Sept – Tuesday and Thursday
Time
5 to 8 pm
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
Group lesson / $ 55.00 per person
Private lesson / 85.00 per person

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1 hr | FREE | PRACTICE BOARD TIME
PRACTICE BOARD TIME

Course Outline

Practice at the Kayak Center

After completion of each SUP course

Board and gear included

1 hour of free practice time

Every additional hour of practice $15.00

Course Dates
Please contact the Kayak Center for availability.
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Cost
1 hour of free practice time
Every additional hour of practice $15.00

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2 days | $125 per day | SURF ADVENTURE GETAWAYS
SURF ADVENTURE GETAWAYS

Join the Crew for a trip to Hobuck Beach Surf
Learn how to catch waves
How to enter the surf techniques
How to read the surf / board positioning
Paddle techniques to catch the wave
Foot work and paddle techniques for board angle to wave
Foot work and body control for board movement
Falling off the board recovery

Course Dates
June 27-28
Aug 1-3
Sept 5-6
Time
10:00 am
Location
Sea to Sky Kayak Center
Unit #3, 123 Charles Street
North Vancouver
Course Cost
Cost: $ 125.00 per day / includes board and equipment

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Special Savings!

If you wish to sign-up for multiple courses, please submit one online registration per course, or contact us and we will assist you.

Call 778-340-9045

Kayak & Gear Rental

For all students that have completed a kayak course, practice time is available:
Cost for practice time with full gear is $ 25.00 per 2 hour rental session.

For all students that have completed the full kayak course program:
Full gear and kayak rental available for $ 50.00 per day.

Sea to Sky Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboard SUP Training Courses Lessons in North Vancouver