Kayak Foundations Class
Cost: $95 (bring your own kayak & gear); $125 (includes rental kayak and gear)
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Kloiya Bay
About the Course (Maximum 10 people):
For beginner and intermediate paddlers. This class will review all paddling basics to get you ready for a safe and fun summer on the water. The 4 hour session covers the following:
On-Shore Component
-Safety & Equipment overview (PFD's, tow ropes, pumps & bailers, paddle floats, whistles, lights, sprayskirts, safety kits)
-Paddles (components, grip, basic techniques, blade flair)
-Know your kayak (kayak components, parts, functions, fittings & adjustments)
-Getting into/out of your boat (cowboy technique, paddle brace technique)
On-Water Component
-Rafting up
-Paddle stroke techniques (straight, sweep, reverse/braking, draws & sculling)
-Bracing (high & low)
-Wet exits & Rescues (self rescues, assisted T-rescues, paddle float & stirrup rescue assist devices)
To register please print, complete, and return the registration form to: info@skeenakayaking.ca
See event poster for more details.
Youth Kayak & Outdoor Camps!
Cost: TBD
CAMP 1 (15-18 yrs) Date: 2025 Dates Coming Soon! Time: 9am - 3pm Sat - Sun
CAMP 2 (11-14 yrs) Date: 2025 Dates Coming Soon! Time: 9am - 3pm Sat - Sun
Locations: Swimming Pool, Mt. Hays, Dianna Lake, Seal Cove, Kloiya Bay
About the Camps (Maximum 10 participants):
Join this awesome weekend youth camp for 2 days of paddling and outdoor education/fun including: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, hiking, survival, leadership, and practical skills such as fire-making, tarp-shelters, orienteering, and natural discoveries of flora and fauna!
To register please print, complete, and return the registration form to: info@skeenakayaking.ca
See event poster for more details.
For kayak rentals and other inquiries call/text Steve Milum at: 250-624-1921
or email: steve@skeenakayaking.ca