Instructional Kayaking Trips & Tours - West Coast Vancouver Island Kayaking

Practice new skills... or watch with warm drink in hand!

Our Novice (7 days) or Intermediate (5 days) Instructional Kayaking 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 and delivered 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.

“It was truly a pleasure to share the history, waves, water, and scenery of Spring Island with a superb team. Although the weather and companionship added to the overall experience, I know that you would have read the signs and adapted to any changes. You struck the right balance between coaching, motivating, teaching, and leading to guide us through the experience. We have a new appreciation for the true meaning of the word guide... you all exemplified the profession. Thanks for a great experience and we wish you continued success in whatever you choose to pursue.”
- Andy & Judy Frost, Courtenay, British Columbia
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