Sea Kayak Program

If you have kayaking club photo's feel free to send them to the kayak director and we will try to put them up periodically.

 


Announcements

Courses,  clinics and paddle trips are now once again underway!  Participating in training courses & skills clinics are a fun and safe way to get out on the water.

It would not be possible to offer paddling opportunities for our members without the dedication of our volunteers!! Thanks to each of you.

Please see the Club Calendar and the Events page for more information about timing for trips, courses, and clinics. More Basic and Level One Paddle Canada courses  to come soon.


Got a great idea?  Email us at kayak@vckc.ca

VCKC Members are reminded not to paddle in Colquitz Creek. It is off-limits year-round.  Paddlers, please try to avoid rafts of birds on the inlet as many of them are resting here on their migrations and when we paddle too close they fly away and waste valuable energy.

Program Overview

Our Sea Kayak program offers:

  • both flat-water and ocean-going paddles, with some surf and river opportunities.
  • instruction at various levels for members
  • clinics on such topics as rescues, stroke technique, braces, rolling, currents, tides, navigation, chart reading and marine weather
  • opportunities for volunteers to expand their skill level and assist others to learn.

VCKC volunteers offer Paddle Canada Basic and Level 1 Courses. Contracted instructors are recruited to offer the Level 2 and higher courses if sufficient demand is evident. To see what the various courses include go to Paddle Canada website by clicking  here.

Various clinic and workshops are also offered to assist members to further develop their skills.

The club owns several kayaks that can be used by members for club activities during trips, training or playing on the Gorge. During club course training weekends all kayaks and related equipment will be booked for the students enrolled in the course.

If you have been approved for self-booking, then this button is for you:

VCKC Booking Page

Otherwise, please go to the Club Kayaks & Booking page to learn about borrowing club equipment.

VCKC volunteer guided trips are offered throughout the year that provide an opportunity for members to meet new friends and practice their skills.

Join the VCKC Chat Page on Facebook and connect with others to meet up with other paddlers.

Please check out the calendar and the current newsletter to find out about upcoming events and speakers.

 All VCKC programs are run by volunteers. There are many opportunities for members to be involved in a variety of activities and events over the year. We ask that all members consider volunteering both for kayak and other Club events. This allows us to continue offering great opportunities at reasonable expense to members.

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