Paddle Toronto - Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre

Located in Toronto directly south of the Roger’s Centre on the edge of Lake Ontario

(416) 203-2277
1 (800) 960-8886
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PADDLE CANADA SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS

Get your Flatwater Kayak Certification By Combining A Weekend Kayak Course And Our In-pool Rescue Course

These great weekend skill development sessions will be spent in the fabulous Toronto Island Archipelago. We will spend lots of time on the water, striving to become intimate with the special "feel" of the sea kayak. Even if you have never been in a kayak before, this course will take you right from the beginning, and will most importantly give you time to ask questions and refine the paddling skills you have learned. Participants have the opportunity to achieve their Paddle Canada Flatwater Kayak Certification depending on goals and ability, and by combining this course with the In-Pool Rescue Course.

Classes run from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Please note: Participants will have the opportunity to purchase their lunch locally on the Saturday however will need to bring one to pack on the Sunday (Islands Travel day).

Maximum class size is 6.

Weekend Paddling Course Only

* 2012 D A T E S *
May 26-27	June 2-3 16-17 23-24 30-1	July 7-8 14-15 21-22 28-29	August 4-5 11-12 18-19 25-26	September 8-9
* F E E S *
Weekend Course Only - $229 + TAX

Call toll free to register: 1-800-960-8886

Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 Skills Certification Course

This thorough 2 1/2 day weekend program is for those who want Canada-wide certification in Sea Kayaking. The paddling skills, rescues and theory you learned in the weekend course and pool course will be reviewed and tested. Includes all Paddle Canada materials and all paddling equipment. Prerequisites for this program include the pool rescue course and weekend kayak course or equivalent skills.

Program runs Fri 6-9pm and Sat & Sun 9:30am-6:00pm. Maximum class size: 6

* 2012 D A T E S *
July 6-8	August 10-12
* F E E S *
$295 + TAX

Paddle Canada Flatwater Kayaking Instructor Certification Course – (3.5 Days)

This Paddle Canada nationally recognized certification course is for experienced paddlers who have achieved their SK1 certification and want to teach kayaking. We will hone your paddling skills then teach you how to teach, including lesson plans, group safety, group interaction and learning styles. Includes all Paddle Canada materials and all paddling equipment. Prerequisites are SK1 certification or equivalent experience, & pre-payment for Paddle Canada's Instructor Candidate materials/membership fee.

This
Program runs Fri 6-9pm and Sat & Sun 9:30am-6:00pm. Maximum class size: 6

* 2012 D A T E S *

* F E E S *

Soon to come

Paddle Canada Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Advanced Certification Course – (1 Day)

This SUP Advanced Certification Course provides the theory and skills for paddling inland waters with wind and waves. Includes: pivot turns, wave surfing, foot positions, edging and bracing. (Prerequisite: 1.5 hr Intro Course or equivalent skills.)

Dates: Aug 18 2012 (10-4pm)

Fee: $165 + Tax

Paddle Canada Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Instructor Certification Course – (2.5 Days)

This SUP Instructor Certification Course is designed to provide a national certification in the instruction and administration of the Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboard Program. The Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboard Instructor is certified to conduct PADDLE CANADA Introduction to Stand Up Paddleboard and Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddleboard courses and to certify paddlers at those levels. Course runs Fri 6-9pm and Sat & Sun 10-4pm. (Prerequisite: Advanced Certification or Equivalent Skills)

Dates: Soon to Come 2012

Fee: Soon to Come

For more detailed information on any of the Paddle Canada Kayak/SUP programs please visit:

www.PaddlingCanada.com

For more detailed information on any of the Paddle Canada Canoe programs please visit:

www.ORCKA.ca

Weekend Canoe Course

Perfect for a beginner or intermediate canoeist who wants to gain, renew or enhance their skills. Develop your paddling ability amongst the fabulous Toronto Island Archipelago.

Topics include maneuvering (the "J" stroke for boat control), pivoting (draw's and pry's), proper dock entries and exits, boat balance (seating positions and trimming), safety and rescues, portaging, the roles of the bow (front) and stern (back) paddler, and canoe design. These skills will be covered for tandem (two participants in a canoe) and some solo paddling.

ORCKA (Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association) Flatwater A, B, C Certification is available dependent on your goals and ability.

Classes run Sat & Sun 10:00 am to 4:30pm.

* 2012 D A T E S *
June 16-17	July 14-15	August 11-12
* F E E S *
$189 Cdn + TAX

Solo Canoeing ORCKA "D" Weekend Course

This is the art of canoeing, learning to make your canoe dance on the water. A great addition to your skills, that gives you a basic day of understanding and practicing the techniques needed to control your boat paddled solo. ORCKA Flatwater Canoe D Certification available dependent on participant ability. Course runs 10:00 am-6:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Prerequisite is the Canoe Weekend Course or equivalent skills.

*2012 D A T E *
	Aug 18-19
* F E E S *
$189 + Tax

Call toll free to register: 1-800-960-8886