Interested in kayaking but not sure where to begin? The Basic Skills course is a 8 hour introduction to kayaking.

This course is a great way to get your feet wet. Covering topics from how to safely transport kayaks to and from the water, as well as the fundamentals of boat control.

On completion of the course students will have a understanding of how to control a kayak on the water, while also developing awareness of how much more there is to learn.

For students wanting to jump in with both feet, consider going directly to the Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills program.