Intro to Kayaking-Pool

Our Paddle Canada Intro to Kayaking certification course introduces the novice to paddling a kayak in calm, sheltered waters.
Rescue techniques at this level incorporate the use of a paddling partner and it is essential for all Intro to Kayaking certified paddlers to travel on the water with others who have been trained in the techniques of assisted rescues. Starting at The Complete Paddler in Toronto, our first two hours are spent going over course content, expectations and comments and concerns. It’s a great place to start because we can look at all the gear available and go through essential and non-essential gear. During this first session we will cover the required theory content including:

• Boat design
• Boat Outfitting
• Clothing
• Safety equipment
• Paddles
• Injury Prevention
• Equipment care
• Kayaking Resources
This first meeting is also a great time to come along with questions, as there will be time afterward to ask things you’ve always wanted an answer for.

Our pool sessions take place at Centennial Pool in Burlington, ON.   This warm pool is a great place to first wet exit and work on rescues.

The following is an overview of the skills we will be teaching.

Rescue Skills
• Wet Exit
• Retrieving a Swamped Kayak
• T-Rescue
• Rafting

Paddling Skills

• Lifting and carrying a kayak 
• Forward and reverse paddling
• Forward and reverse sweep strokes
• Draw Strokes
• Low Brace
• Edging

Prerequisites: None

Equipment: All equipment will be provided if needed. If you have your own kayak we strongly suggest you bring it as it's best to learn in the boat you will be paddling. The equipment each student will need is as follows: a kayak, a paddle, a PFD, a whistle, a bailing device/pump and a spray skirt.

Class ratio: 2 Instructors - 8 students
Cost: $290+tax
Dates and Location:

Course 1 - Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking Certfication

Centennial Pool - Burlington
Sunday March 4 and Sunday March 18
Pool Time 9:00am - 12:00pm
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
Lunch Break 12:00 - 1:00pm
Please bring a packed lunch or pick up lunch at a local fast food restaurant
Theory Class 1:00pm - 2:00 pm

Course 2 - Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking Certification

Cawthra Pool - Mississauga
Saturday May 19 and Saturday June 2
Theory Class 5:00pm - 6:00 pm
Pool Time 6:00 - 9:00 pm
SOLD OUT

Please arrive 15 minutes before pool time