{"title":"Paddle Canada Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn to paddle with confidence, control, and good judgment on the water. These progressive courses follow Paddle Canada standards and focus on real-world paddling skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paddle-canada-basic-kayak-skills","title":"Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the primary starting point of the Paddle Canada Sea Kayak skills progression. With a focus on foundation skills and knowledge, Basic Kayak Skills inspires students to go out on short paddling excursions in class-0 or calm and sheltered waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon completion of the course, students will be able to confidently paddle in calm, sheltered waters in the company of peers with similar abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 hours of instruction (1 day).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Water Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course runs in Class-0 conditions which are described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-challenging protected waters with limited wind effect, little or no current, easy landings, and ready access to land-based assistance. Wind and sea state is calm to rippled (\u0026lt;15km\/h or 8 knots).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paddlecanada.com\/levels\/sea-kayak\/basic-kayak-skills\/#\" data-bs-toggle=\"modal\" data-bs-target=\"#waterclass\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout our water classification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Topics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-Entry Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet exit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssisted re-entries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddling Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifting and carrying a kayak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunching and landing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmptying the kayak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward and reverse strokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStopping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForward and reverse sweep strokes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePivots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow brace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Prerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDick Murphy Park - Campbell River, BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 full day of instruction by a certified Paddle Canada instructor, certification upon successful completion of the course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKayak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprayskirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle float\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15m buoyant heaving line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersion apparel (drysuit, wetsuit, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch and snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun protection (glasses, hat, sunscreen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*A minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 students is required to run this course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C2C Paddlesports","offers":[{"title":"June 28","offer_id":47496934359178,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"July 26","offer_id":47883355455626,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"August 16","offer_id":47883355488394,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"September 13","offer_id":47883355521162,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/3233\/0634\/files\/received_322052506104161.jpg?v=1769131726"},{"product_id":"paddle-canada-sea-kayak-level-1-skills","title":"Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on the information covered in Basic Skills, Sea Kayak Level-1 Skills is a two-day course that moves participants beyond flatwater kayaking and into the sport of sea kayaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eplus-JNEgVK\"\u003eThe course is conducted in slightly rougher water than Basic Kayak, aiming to develop the paddler’s comfort. There is a strong focus on re-entry techniques as well as the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends (for example, navigation \u0026amp; route planning, weather interpretation, proper clothing\/gear.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eplus-mfFmpV\"\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to confidently paddle in class-1 conditions in the company of one or more paddlers with similar skills or knowledge. The paddler should be self-reliant yet an asset to the group and an active participant, willing and able to assist others if they need assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Course Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 hours of instruction (2 days).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Water Class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course runs in Class-1 conditions which are described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-challenging waters with mild wind effect (0-20 km\/h or 0–11 knots), little or no current (0-1 km\/h or 0–0.5 knots), uninterrupted easy landing options, and ready access to land-based assistance. 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