We have put together five classes which will run once a week designed to provide you with skills in multiple facets of sea-kayaking.  Over the 5 courses you will have the opportunity for consistent exposure and progression as you also build your paddling community with fellow aspiring paddlers. 

 To take all five classes separately would cost over $625.00

Topics include: Basic to Intermediate Kayak Strokes, Assisted Rescues and Towing, Balancing, Edging and Recovery Strokes, Basic to Dynamic Kayak Maneuvers, Full Day Excursion

Choose from 2 Date Packages for 2012:

July 3,10,17,24 (5:30-9pm) & July 28 (Sat) 10:00-4:30pm

July 31, Aug 7,14,21 (5:30-9pm) & Aug 25 (Sat) 10:00-4:30pm

Fee: $495  +tax

NEXT!  Intermediate/Advanced Kayak Value Package: Beyond the Inner Harbour

Same format as Beginner Package with continued intermediate skills development, a great opportunity to gain future paddling buddies, and the opportunity to achieve your SK1 Certification as well. Special session on night paddling and navigation. (Prerequisite: Beginner Value Package or equivalent skills)

2012 Dates: July 30, Aug 8,13,20 (5:30-9), and Sat Aug 26 (10-4:30)

Fee: $495  +tax

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Group Paddle even into November!  Fall Intermediate/Advanced Kayak Value Package

This great course will emphasize group safety and rescues, emergency planning, gear and equipment for fall paddling and improving paddling skills to match fall conditions. The core intention of these afternoon paddles is to prepare you to safely extend your paddling season into the fall. Come out and enjoy some great fall paddles as a group and learn or remind yourself of these temperature related skills while having fun. (Prerequisite: Intermediate Value Package or equivalent skills)

2012 Dates: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10

Fee: $250  +tax

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Kayak Exercise ("Kayakercize") Classes - Cross training for kayakers, adventure racers or those looking to build some paddling power.  Why not end your day with an invigorating on-water class!

What is it?Kayakercize is an activity that offers anyone with interest the opportunity to combine a fantastic core work out with basic to advanced kayak drills, techniques and games.

How does it work?Customize your own work-out schedule.  Simply call in for the day's you want.Due to the "paddle friendly" design of our kayakercize boats, you do not need to be proficient in kayaking to participate.  We do however require that you have previous kayaking experience.  

Each class does start with on-land warm-up, stretching and core strengthening before heading out onto the water for your main work-out. 

Monday paddles are run by Jay and James and are focused more on the endurance style paddles.  We get into regular touring kayaks and work on cadence, paddle captures and cover some distance as a group.

Wednesday and Fridays are more like "spin" classes or circuit training for kayaks.  These are run by Bryan, Michael and James.  They don't cover great distances but rather work of sets, repetition games and challenges.

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Harbourfront Kayak Race Series

All abilities are welcome. For each race, we will be running an evening points-series race with prizes. We have many categories for both male and female as well as recreational to higher performance boats.  Simply call to reserve a boat or bring your own. Evening races start at 7pm and Sat Aug 11 race begins at 8am

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Morning Social Paddle

Good Morning! In response to the many inquiry’s about a morning paddling program, we are pleased to continue our Morning Social Paddles. In the same spirit as our very popular evening BBQ paddles, Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre is now offering guided morning paddles to enjoy the morning sun and the opportunity to be first on the water. Join one of our “early to rise” instructors on a leisurely paddle to the Toronto Islands, Ontario Place and any other location of interest BEFORE the regular water traffic starts! Departure time is 6:30am.