This basic kayaking safety and skills course to give you a taste of what sea kayaking is all about.
Take advantage of our single evening basic kayaking safety and skills course to give you a taste of what sea kayaking is all about. We will help familiarize you with the equipment and instruct some functional skills so that you can enjoy kayaking whenever the opportunity arises.
Most past participants of this course feel confident enough to join us for our Evening Social Paddle or to rent from us when the conditions are appropriately calm. Alternatively, this course has been used as an annual refresher to brush up on the basics.
This course is our most popular class so register early to avoid disappointment.
To see Minimum Age for this course and our Cancelation Policy, scroll down to The Fine Print.
Course Dates and Times
Duration
3.5 hours
Price
$95 +HST
Course Includes
- Solo kayak
- Kayak skirt & paddle
- Lifejacket
- Safety equipment
- Pontoon boat ride from our mainland office to & from our starting point on the Toronto Islands
What You Will Learn
- On-land safety and preparation.
- On-water basic strokes to build both confidence and skills.
Course Prerequisites
- None
What to Bring
- Your completed and signed waiver (download the waiver).
- Water/sports drink.
- Active clothing you don’t mind getting wet.
- Secure footwear you don’t mind getting wet.
- Extra layers in case it cools off during the day.
- A change of clothes and shoes.
- Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses with floater string.
- Snacks.
- Bagged lunch if participating in a full day excursion.
- A rain jacket/pants (optional).
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
13 years of age accompanied by an adult or 16 years of age without.
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.
