| Location |
Equipment |
Deposit & Cancellation Policy |
Courses can take place in many locations
in Nova Scotia for example: Lower Prospect, St Margaret’s
Bay.
Committed 2 The Core is not based in one location which
makes us very flexible and mobile. Depending on the specific
skills you are looking to work on, we are able to match
your training with different types of coastline and ocean
dynamics in order to maximize your experience and reach
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Participants are required to supply their own personal paddling equipment. We can make arrangements to provide any additional equipment that may be required for training sessions. Sea kayak rental can also be arranged. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. The rates for the sea kayak rental depends on the course you are taking. We have a fleet of Nigel Dennis Kayaks to use on courses. Participants are encouraged to demo the boats during course time. We do not rent sea kayak to the general public. Only participants training on Committed 2 the core courses.
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In order to hold you spot on the course you are required to provide a deposit of 30%
Your spot is not confirmed until the deposit is received. Payments can be made using Pay Pal or by cheque.
Payment in full must be made 14 days before the course/clinic start date. If the course/clinic is cancelled, a full refund of your deposit will be issued. All courses are subject to break even and if there are not enough people on the course it will be cancelled within 14 days of the start date.
If you cancel within 14 days of course/clinic start date there will be NO refunds.
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Intro to kayaking Skills Course
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Shortts Lake Clinic
This clinic will focus on introduction skills required to kayak on many of Nova Scotia's lakes and inland water ways. If you are looking for training aimed at ocean paddling please look below for a different course that will meet your needs
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| July 3 |
Shortts Lake, Colchester County |
$65 no tax |
Includes: Instruction
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
Paddle
Canada Flat Water Skills
Flat water introduces the novice to paddling a kayak in calm sheltered water.
Rescue techniques at this level incorporate the use of a paddling partner and it is essential
for all Flat water certified paddlers to travel on the water with others who have been trained in the techniques of assisted rescues.
Includes: Instruction, certification fees, lunch's
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
June 20 |
Halifax |
$125 no tax |
June 26 |
Halifax |
$125 no tax |
July 10 |
Halifax |
$125 no tax |
July 18 |
Shortts Lake, Truro |
$125 no tax |
July 24 |
Shortts Lake, Truro |
$125 no tax |
August 1 |
Halifax |
$125 no tax |
New Brunswick Courses
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
July 3 |
Fredericton, NB |
$125 no tax |
July 10 |
Saint John, NB |
$125 no tax |
August 7 |
Saint John, NB |
$125 no tax |
August 14 |
Saint John, NB |
$125 no tax |
August 22 |
Saint John, NB |
$125 no ta |
Paddle
Canada Level
1 Skills
Develop your core sea kayak skills with the Level I course. This
two day program will focus on fundamental skills that are necessary
to become a proficient paddler. Theory will include ocean process,
safety, navigation, equipment, paddling strokes and rescues. This
is a comprehensive and fun introduction to ocean paddling.
Includes: Instruction, certification fees, lunch's
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
June 26-27 |
New Glasgow |
$250 no tax |
July 10-11 |
Yarmouth |
$250 no tax |
July 31-August 1 |
New Glasgow |
$250 no tax |
July 31-August 1 |
Saint John, NB |
$250 no tax |
Paddle
Canada Level 2 Skills
Paddle Canada Level 2 introduces paddlers to expedition level sea kayaking with a focus on skills and leadership. Participants will plan a three-day sea kayak trip along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia.
Key components to the course will include: Rescues,
Strokes,
Leadership,
Navigation,
Seamanship, Trip Planning
This will be an intensive 5 day program. Participants require Paddle Canada Level I or equivalent skills and must be in good physical condition.
Includes: Instruction, certification fees, meals, accommodations
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
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Dates |
Location |
Cost |
May 25-30 |
Clam Harbour, Nova Scotia |
$725 no tax |
| July 15-19 |
Deer Island, NB |
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Paddle
Canada Level 3 Skills
This advanced course is designed to solidify many
concept surround the sea kayaking world. Advanced rescue techniques,
navigation, leadership, seamanship and paddling strokes will be covered.
Surfing, rock hopping, difficult landing are but a few of the skills
that will be practiced during this intensive 5 day course. Come solidify
your core skills and build on your tool box of sea kayak skills.
Includes: Instruction, certification fees, meals, accommodations
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| July 15-19 |
Deer Island , NB |
$725 no tax |
Intro to Kayaking
Instructor Course
Interested in becoming an instructor? Come and join us on this flat water instructor development course. After completing this course you will have an excellent understanding of the fundamentals of the flat water sea kayaking course offered by Paddle Canada. The course covers a wide range of topics including, strokes, Teaching theory, rescues, equipment, safety, practice teaching with students and much more.
Includes: Instruction, course materials
Excludes: Paddle Canada Instructor Fee, Provincial membership, Kayak and personal
paddling gear, food and accommodations
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| June 4-6 |
Richmond, NS |
$350 no tax |
| August 27-29 |
Nova Scotia |
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Level 1 Instructor Course
Develop your ability to impart the skills of safe kayaking to others and work towards instructor certification under Paddle Canada’s National Program. This course is based in Nova Scotia and focuses exclusively on teaching skills and techniques. Lectures will focus on: adult learning principles, class organization, liability, stroke progression and programming. This is not a skill development course. Time will be spent fine tuning strokes, but students are expected to arrive with “demonstration quality” strokes and a working knowledge of sea kayaking theory. (taken from The Newfoundland Kayak company)
Includes: Instruction, course materials
Excludes: Paddle Canada instructor fee, provincial membership, ayak and personal
paddling gear, food and accommodations
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| May 17-20 |
Halifax |
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Tidal Paddling Day
A unique feature in Nova Scotia is the Shubie Tidal Bore. As feature in Eastern Horizons that will be released to March 2009.
This course has been designed to introduce participant to tidal paddling. Topic to be covered:
Crossing and working your sea kayak in current. Learn to surf your boat in tidal condition. Rescues in rough water plus much more.
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| TBA |
Maitland, NS |
$200 no tax |
One-on-One
Coaching / Skills Development
This is a great introduction to Sea kayaking. After
completing this course you will have an excellent understanding of
the fundamentals of flat water sea kayaking. The course covers a
wide range of topics including, strokes, rescues, equipment and safety.
Anyone who owns a sea kayak should take this course!.
Includes: Course material, Instruction
Excludes: Sea kayak, Personal clothing
Dates |
Location |
Cost |
| Various, please contact us |
Various |
TBD |
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