Paddling Haida Gwaii or the Baja’s Cortez Sea
is now one “Stroke’ closer.
Imagine yourself:
• Experiencing the unique cultural and biological treasures of
South Moresby.
• Witnessing the Orcas in Johnstone Strait, in the wild as they
congregate to feed on salmon, socialize, rest and to rub on pebble beaches,
or
• In the Baja at the Black Mangrove estuaries and the home of
Grey whale mating and birthing place.
Let Backwater Paddling bring your long time ambition to reality:
Step 1 - Take our introductory sea-kayak course; on equipment,
strokes, self rescue and safety
Step 2 - Rent an ocean-kayak to practice your skills
Step 3 - Select and then book your expedition on the internet
with a reputable outfitter.
IT ALL STARTS WITH A BASIC TOURING
COURSE . . . . |
BASIC CLINIC
Kayak Touring is an excellent opportunity to experience solitude while
paddling a stable craft on a placid lake. Learn about the various boat
designs; experiencing the different hull shapes & sizes
will give you a better understanding on your next kayak purchase.
Topics at the one evening clinic will include: strokes, touring skills,
packing, safety procedures and rescue.
$60.00/person/evening 5:30 p.m. - Sunset at West
Lake
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REGISTRATION
in person at
Atmosphere
#195-1600 15th Ave.
ph # 563-9914
2012
June 6, 12, 20, 25
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PRIVATE LESSONS CAN ALSO BE REQUESTED
250-964-7400
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NIGHT TOURING *** Midnight
Special ***
Enjoy the mystic of night paddling.
Under the safety of Backwater Paddling we will sea kayak the lake in
the adventure of darkness.
Available to former student of the Basic Course.
$70.00/person/evening 9 :30 p.m. - 11:30
CAPSIZE COURSE
Everyone on the water should have the skills to assist themselves or
another paddlers should a mishap occur. Bring your Sea Kayak or Canoe
for a course that covers solo and assisted capsize recovery procedures.
The program is designed to build confidence and safety awareness through
an understanding of boat re-entry. The capsize course includes: various
self rescues techniques and scenarios, an understanding of the necessary
safety gear and includes the opportunity to try out other available
crafts.
$50.00/person/evening
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Thur August 2
ALL COURSES:
Fee includes: rental of boat, PFD & paddle.
BRING: Extra Clothes (just in case!)
Soft footwear + Sunglasses, Snack and water
For night: BYO Headlamp is optional |
If you provide your own boat: there is not change
in pricing and you must have all FIVE items as per Transport
Canada standards (6 things for night). |
In stock for sale:
Carbon Paddles - Regular priced at $400, now availble
$300. |
Common concerns & misconceptions of ocean kayaking:
I gotta be a jock! I don’t want to hold the others up.
Sea kayaking is user friendly sport;
the average day travel is about four hours at a speed around five km/hr.
I’m gonna roll the boat over and drown!.... I will be “trapped”
in the boat!
Eskimo roll is not required; gravity will push you out of the boat,
you then climb back into your boat; and then pump the water back to
the sea. Check out our capsizing course.
Paddling on the vast open sea sounds both boring and dangerous.
Kayaking is a shoreline sport; it is fun to explore all the interesting
beach features. Plus, paddling close to the islands is safe and allows
for those well deserved breaks.
Sparse limited comfort, with meager food supplies.
Like a backpacking trip; you can easily carry up to 2 weeks supply of
gear and food
Unlike a backpack trip you will be “paddling” your suitcase.
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