Intermediate & Advanced

Balance and Bracing

This practical clinic is designed to give you confidence with your bracing skills. You will practice techniques to balance your kayak on edge and use the low brace, high brace,…

Rough Water Paddling

Rough water paddling is a fun and exciting way to develop your paddling skills. Rough water can be caused by wind and/or tidal currents. Tidal currents occur in many locations…

Rolling Clinic

This clinic will teach you rolling—ultimate self-rescue technique—as well as give you renewed confidence in your braces and less concern for unanticipated capsizes. Rolling a kayak is like learning a…

Greenland Strokes & Rolling

Whether you’re curious about this alternative paddling technique or are already paddling with a Greenland-style paddle, this clinic will interest you! You will learn how to use the Greenland-style paddle…

Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills

This comprehensive, enjoyable, two-day course teaches you everything you need to know to confidently embark on day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters. During this course, you’ll further develop your…

Sea Kayaking Level 2 Skills

In this four-day course, you will learn how to handle more challenging sea conditions with comfort and confidence. You will learn intermediate-level paddling techniques, rescue skills, and towing techniques for…

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Advanced Flatwater Skills

Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboard builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Basic SUP course. The participant will be introduced to paddling in more challenging conditions and to…

Basic Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor—Featuring Instructor Trainer Norm Hann

Norm Hann brings his lifetime of coaching, teaching and guiding experience to help you build a strong instructional and teaching foundation. This Paddle Canada Flatwater Instructor course is an enriching,…

Custom Instruction and Personal Coaching

Custom instruction & personal coaching is a joy for those who like an efficient, streamlined approach to learning kayaking skills or stand up paddling skills; or for those who, due…