Perfect for those paddlers with experience looking to extend the paddling season with like-minded paddlers. Erik will help you achieve your short & long term paddling goals.
This revised and enhanced program invites paddlers to apply and practice their kayaking skills in Fall conditions. The Fall sea-state conditions are typically more “textured”, due to increased winds and the transitions from Fall to Winter. Fall conditions make this program an intermediate/advanced level program.
For 2025, there will be 5 excursions running from 1:00-4:00pm each day. These sessions can provide an opportunity for personal performance coaching, kayak skill application, safety and rescue protocols and a confident day touring with peers. The program will feature many elements of the Paddle Canada Level 2/3-program certification content, in terms of kayak safety, knowledge, leadership and skills.
Participants will require specific skills, knowledge and experience to join in on these excursions along with specific personal gear and equipment for colder weather. Please note that all participants will be interviewed prior to the program’s start date in order to establish personal long/short-term performance goals.
Course Dates & Time
1:00-4:00pm
Duration
5 Excursions
Price
$395 +HST
Course Includes
- Goal setting phone call prior to start of program.
- If not using your own equipment, we will supply kayak, lifejacket, skirt and paddle.
What You Will Learn
- Working on your short & long term goals under the coaching of Erik Ogaard
- Great experience in various sea-states.
Course Prerequisites
- Participants will require their own appropriate paddling clothing (see what to bring)/(we no longer have drysuits to borrow).
- Appropriate physical conditioning.
- Able to comfortably paddle at a sustainable rate of 6km/hour
- 3 seasons of paddling experience and confident paddling skills
What to Bring
We recommend leaving valuables at home.
- Your completed and signed waiver (download the waiver).
- Dry suit with thermals or farmer Jane/John wet suit with paddling top
- Head (scull cap or touque), hand and feet cold weather protection
- Hypothermia Kit – personal means of getting dry and warm after a capsize when/if needed (full change of clothes, small blanket, hot drink, snacks, hand warmers)
- Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses with floater string.
- Snacks.
Course Location
Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre
This course starts at our mainland office at 283 Queen’s Quay West. Get driving directions.
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Minimum Age
At least 18 years of age.
Our Cancelation Policy
To receive a full refund or to switch to another date, we require 7 days notice by email (ask@paddletoronto.com) prior to the start of your program. Exceptions at our discretion. No refunds or reschedules for no shows.
We reserve the right to cancel any program with less than 24 hours notice due to changing weather conditions such as strong winds or thunderstorms. Please check your email for cancellation notices before leaving for your program. In this case, we will try to re-schedule to another date or offer a full refund. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and well-being on the water is our top priority.
