West Coast Expeditions & Kyuquot Field Station

Instructional Kayaking Programs

Practice new kayaking skills... or spectate!
Practice new skills... or spectate!

Our Novice (7 days) or Intermediate (5 days) Instructional Mission Group packages take full advantage of our base camp amenities to maximize the learning adventure of each day. Our Intermediate Instructional Expedition (7 days) uses the finest of west coast classrooms to build your kayak touring knowledge, skills, and judgement. All of these instructional programs are designed to make you a more competent captain of your own ship, which includes knowing when it's best to stay on shore, and how to resolve common kayak touring decision-making challenges. Each day's lessons are interwoven with practical opportunities to apply the learning while touring and fully experiencing what this world-class paddling area has to offer.

By request, we can arrange for group training that includes Paddle Canada skills certification, or guiding certification through the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of British Columbia.