{"title":"Sea Kayaking Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the skills to explore Vancouver Island’s coastline with greater confidence. Whether you’re getting into a kayak for the first time, preparing for an overnight trip, or refining your rescues, Creek2Coast offers practical instruction to help you take the next step.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur sea kayaking programs bring together Paddle Canada courses, focused on-water skills sessions, and dryland workshops. Start with the foundations or choose the training that fits your experience and goals.\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. 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