Training Courses

Elk Bay Adventures run several training courses throughout the year in Canoe safety and first aid. Courses that are currently scheduled are shown below.

Paddle Canada Lakewater Tandem Canoe CourseDate: 05/15/2021Time: Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 09:00 to 16:00

This canoe course is ideal for people who want to learn canoeing basics and lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip maneuvers Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment Paddles, PFDs and other gear Storing and waterproofing gear Paddling positions and boat trim Handling waves and wind Launching and landing This is a one-day course and will include several opportunities for group leadership games and plenty of time on the water. Participants are advised to bring their own water bottle, packed lunch and PFD if they have one. Lifejackets, canoes, paddles and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will receive their Introduction to Tandem Lake Canoeing certificate from Paddle Canada upon successful completion of the course. (https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/canoeing/lake-canoe/introduction-to-tandem-lake-canoeing/). This course is a pre-requisite to the Advanced Tandem Lake Canoeing course.

Cost Per Person: $65.00Includes:Gear HireAges: 12 - 90     Register
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 CertificateDate: 06/16/2018Time: Saturday, June 16, 2018 - 09:00 to Sunday, June 17, 2018 - 16:00

This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip manoeuvres Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment Paddles, PFDs and other gear Storing and waterproofing gear Paddling positions and boat trim Handling waves and wind Launching and landing This is a two-day course and will include several opportunities for group leadership games and plenty of time on the water. Participants are advised to bring their own water bottle, packed lunch and PFD if they have one. Lifejackets, canoes, paddles and safety equipment will be provided. Participants registered with the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC) will receive their Lakewater Level 1 Basic Tandem and Lakewater Level 1 Basic Solo Certification upon successful completion of the course. [Register online at bccanoe.ca]

Cost Per Person: $185.00Includes:Gear HireAges: 12 - 60     Register
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 CertificateDate: 06/09/2018Time: Saturday, June 9, 2018 - 09:00 to Sunday, June 10, 2018 - 16:00

This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip manoeuvres Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment Paddles, PFDs and other gear Storing and waterproofing gear Paddling positions and boat trim Handling waves and wind Launching and landing  This is a two-day course and will include several opportunities for group leadership games and plenty of time on the water. Participants advised to bring their own water bottle, packed lunch and PFD if they have one. Lifejackets, canoes, paddles and safety equipment will be provided. Participants registered with the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC) will receive their Lakewater Level 1 Basic Tandem and Lakewater Level 1 Basic Solo Certification upon successful completion of the course. [Register online at bccanoe.ca]

Cost Per Person: $189.00Includes:Gear HireAges: 12 - 60     Register
 
RCABC Lakewater Level 1 CertificateDate: 04/21/2018Time: Saturday, April 21, 2018 - 09:00 to Sunday, April 22, 2018 - 16:00

This canoe course is ideal for people who want to lead groups on the water. It's a great preparation for your first canoe trip, leading youth in outdoor pursuits, and learning basic canoe strokes and manoeuvres. In the course you will learn: Forward, stopping and reverse Basic turns while paddling forward Spins and Sideslip maneuvers Capsizes and Rescues Canoeing Safety guidelines and equipment Paddles, PFDs and other gear Storing and waterproofing gear Paddling positions and boat trim Handling waves and wind Launching and landing This is a two-day course and will include several opportunities for group leadership games and plenty of time on the water. Participants are advised to bring their own water bottle, packed lunch and PFD if they have one. Lifejackets, canoes, paddles and safety equipment will be provided. Participants registered with the Recreational Canoeing Association of BC (RCABC) will receive their Lakewater Level 1 Basic Tandem and Lakewater Level 1 Basic Solo Certification upon successful completion of the course. [Register online at bccanoe.ca]   Register Online

Cost Per Person: $189.00Includes:Gear HireAges: 12 - 60     Register