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If you're interested in taking Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 course please register for this event to express your interest. This is the wait list for VCKC members interested in taking this course. Once we have a group interested we will then schedule course dates, arrange for payment of course fees etc.
For more details on what is covered in Sea Kayak Level 1 course, please go to Paddle Canada's website HERE
Once a course has been scheduled you will have the opportunity to register for it. Potential registration is based on the length of time you have been on the waitlist. We are trying to ensure that the process is fair to all members. To guarantee your spot in the confirmed course date you must pay the invoice when registering for a course (NOT NOW).
Paddle Canada Basic Course Theory Night for the weekend course.
Please be on time to promptly start at 6pm. This will cover much of the theory as well as what you will need for the weekend.
Come join us for the annual Spring Clean-up at the clubhouse. Tasks include smartening up the outdoor spaces of the clubhouse, deck washing, BBQ cleaning, gutter cleaning, window washing and more. In addition we will be doing a thorough cleaning of the interior including meeting rooms, kitchen and storage areas.
We will also be making an effort to gather up abandoned member items from around the clubhouse and put them in a central area for reclamation. Items such as: hats, gloves, shoes, boots or whatever isn't owned by VCKC. If these items go unclaimed after 30 days we will donate or dispose of them. More information to follow about what to bring. If you have any questions, contact Gord Evans by email to: clubhouse@vckc.ca
This is the Basic Kayak Course for individuals new to the sport, never been certified, or who wish to retake the course they have taken previously with the club if there is room. For more details on what is covered go to Paddle Canada's website
https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/sea-kayak/basic-kayak-skills/
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Please note that there will be a pre-session for this course during the week before the course midweek on Wednesday, April 24th.
If you are sick at the time of the course and cannot attend we will reschedule you for future courses.
All aspects of the kayak session will be outside so be sure to dress appropriately. Participants will require appropriate immersion clothing, which will include, a wet or dry suit as you will be in the water for the recovery session. The Gorge will be cold at any time of the year. Sports Rent can rent you a wetsuit.
All other equipment will be supplied.
Payment must be received at the time of booking your spot or it will not be guaranteed.
VCKC Members - Would you like to get out on the water in a social paddle with Sea Kayak (and other boats welcome!) paddling? Perhaps practice some of your skills?
Join us on Wednesday evening for a social paddle. No need to register, just show up, making sure you've reserved your boat if necessary etc.
Aiming to get on the water at 530pm.
Note - this is not a formal instructional event. But typically senior experience or instructor level paddlers will be on hand, happy to support skills practice etc.
VCKC Executive Board meetings are held 7-9 pm, the second Tuesday of every month (except July, August), at the VCKC Clubhouse.
To put forward an item to be considered for the agenda, please email both president@vckc.ca and secretary@vckc.ca at least one week prior to the meeting.
All VCKC members are welcome to attend the monthly Executive Board meetings, and are asked to RSVP (register for this event).
Are you a new member at VCKC? Please register for a casual Meet & Greet Orientation, to learn more about the club and clubhouse, and our various paddling programs, then join us for our Social Event starting at 7pm.
If this date does not work for you we may have some options for an individual session on a Tues/Thurs evening - please contact Kim Capson at pastpres@vckc.ca.
Thank you, and welcome to VCKC!
We are very excited to announce that representative(s) from Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) - Oak Bay station will be our guest speaker this month!
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) is a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization that operates more than 30 marine rescue stations along the coast of British Columbia from Vancouver’s busy harbour to the remote waters of the North Coast. RCMSAR is a key part of the marine search and rescue (SAR) system, working in one of the most challenging search and rescue regions in the world. Our 900 volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to immediately respond to marine emergencies at a moment’s notice.
This will be an opportunity to meet in-person the people who cover us at Paddle for the Kids each year, and every day when we are out paddling in local waters.
More details to follow closer to this event date.
Please note that there will be a pre-session for this course during the week before the course midweek on Wednesday, May 29th.
Place holder event. Finalizing details, then proper event will be set up for registration.
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