Share your skills. Help others find their confidence.
There’s a difference between knowing how to paddle and knowing how to help someone else learn. Instructor training brings those skills together - developing your ability to explain, demonstrate, adapt, and create a supportive learning environment on the water.
Join Creek2Coast Paddlesports in Campbell River, BC, for Paddle Canada instructor training. Whether you’re preparing to teach your first course or expanding your qualifications, develop the skills to help others progress.
Sea Kayak Instructor Training
Level 1 Sea Kayak Instructor
Turn your paddling experience into effective instruction. Develop the teaching, assessment, and group-management skills to help newer sea kayakers build confidence and independence.
Level 2 Sea Kayak Instructor
Expand your teaching into more dynamic coastal environments. Build on your Level 1 instructional experience and prepare to teach Paddle Canada Level 2 Sea Kayak Skills courses.
Find upcoming dates and full course details in the booking section below.
Instructor Trainers
Amber Champion
Hi, I’m Amber, founder of Champion Adventures and a lifelong paddler with a passion for helping others find confidence, skill, and joy on the water.
As a Paddle Canada Level 3 Sea Kayak Instructor Trainer and SUP Instructor Trainer, I bring over a decade of experience guiding, coaching, and mentoring paddlers across a wide range of environments from the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the rugged coastlines of British Columbia and the Polar Regions.
But my work is about more than technical skill. It’s about empowering people to paddle with confidence, to lead with clarity, and to feel at home in dynamic conditions. Whether you're catching your first wave, preparing for instructor certification, or refining your technique in current and surf, my goal is to meet you where you’re at and support your growth with honesty, clarity, and care.
River Kayak Instructor Training
Help build the next generation of river paddlers.
We’re exploring opportunities to bring Paddle Canada river kayak instructor training to Campbell River, working with qualified Instructor Trainers.
River instructor courses are not yet scheduled. If you’re interested, email c2cpaddlesports@gmail.com with your current certifications and the instructor level you’d like to pursue. Your interest will help us plan future offerings.
Find Your Next Step
Not sure which course is right for you? Get in touch.
Upcoming Instructor Courses
Select a course below to view dates, pricing, prerequisites, and full details, or to book your place.
Looking for another level or date? Email c2cpaddlesports@gmail.com to register your interest in future training.
Ready to get out on the water?
Sea Kayaking Courses
Sea Kayaking Courses
Classic Kayaks
Classic Kayaks