Kayaking Calendar: lessons, clinics and events

Please review the upcoming Kayak lessons, clinics and events, and sign up for those in which you are interested. 

Remember that a Get-Wet clinic is a mandatory prerequisite to Introductory Kayaking lessons, so keep that in mind when you are deciding when to take your lessons and be sure to register for BOTH sessions.

In order to manage our costs, we must do our best to fill the scheduled lessons.  If we don't have enough registered participants a week before the lesson, we may have to cancel and re-register you in a later session.

Upcoming events

  • Kayak trip southern gulf islands two nights

    • 18 May 2013
    • 06:00
    • 20 May 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    First club kayak trip of the year - get the most out of a longs weekend

    Details:
    Point to point tour of the southern Gulf Islands, rolling on/off ferries and start/finish at Tsawassen

    Route: TBD
    Proposed: Swartz Bay - Portland Island - Saturna Island (Narvaez Bay) - Otter Bay.  We have the possibility of a shorter route as well.

    Distance:
    60 km !!! 

    Level: Intermediate
    Long days of paddling, some crossings and some currents

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Checkout/Refresher/Get Wet Clinic

    • 22 May 2013
    • 18:00 - 21:00
    • Locarno Kayak Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    • 2
    Register
    This is a general kayak session that combines checkouts
    and refreshers and is a prerequisite to introductory lessons.  

    If you are doing a checkout, be sure to review your technique for both paddle-float solo recovery and assisted recovery (T rescue) - this is not a lesson!

    Robert Holley will be your session leader.  Details can be found here.

    Please bring immersion gear that is appropriate for the water conditions (full wetsuit or drysuit).
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  • Kayak Trip Northern Gulf Islands

    • 24 May 2013
    • 06:00
    • 26 May 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 4
    Register
    Details:
    To be determined. Likely starting at Nanaimo

    Route: TBD May call on Decourcey Island, Valdez Island, Wallace Island

    Distance:
    TBD

    Level: Intermediate
    Long days of paddling, some crossings and some currents

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Introductory Kayak Lessons Session II

    • 25 May 2013
    • 09:00 - 17:00
    • Kayak shed at east end of JSCA compound
    • 1
    Register
    This introductory lesson is intended for those with limited kayak experience, and will be delivered by a certified Paddle Canada instructor.  Attendance at a Get Wet session is a prerequisite to this session.  More details of this lesson can be found here.

    Please bring:
    • a lunch,
    • a wet suit or dry suit
    • a synthetic layer for under the wet suit,
    • rain jacket or wind shell that you don’t mind getting wet, shoes or booties that you can wear in the water,
    • a complete change of warm clothes for afterwards,

    Lessons will start on the hour - please arrive a bit early.



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  • Kayak Day Trip Howe Sound

    • 09 Jun 2013
    • 06:00 - 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Details:
    To be determined, but probably a a point to point, rolling onto Gibsons ferry to return.

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD

    Level: Beginner/Intermediate
    Some crossings and some wind and waves.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip Widgeon Creek (Pitt River)

    • 15 Jun 2013
    • 06:00
    • 16 Jun 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Great beginner trip!

    Details:
    Fairly short paddle up the Widgeon River to campsite.  Lots of sheltered water and a light current.

    Route: TBD


    Distance:
    TBD

    Level: Beginner
     Good first trip.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip Thormanby Islands

    • 17 Jun 2013
    • 06:00
    • 19 Jun 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 6
    Register
    Details:
    To be determined, but likely a base camp at the main campground and lots of exploration.  Possibly apple pie ...

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD

    Level: Intermediate
    Some crossings and some currents, some exposure to conditions in Georgia Straight

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip West Coast - Hot Springs Cove

    • 13 Jul 2013
    • 06:00
    • 21 Jul 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Details:
    Launch at Tofino, calling in at Hot Springs Cove.  May include some surfing on return to Long Beach area.

    Route: TBD


    Distance: TBD


    Level: Intermediate/Advanced
    Long days of paddling, some crossings and some currents, some swell and highly variable weather.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip Prevost Island

    • 26 Jul 2013
    • 06:00
    • 28 Jul 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Details:
    To be determined, but likely launch from Long Harbour on Saltspring (roll on to ferry) and base camp on Prevost Island

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD


    Level: Beginner/Intermediate
    Some crossings and some currents, but reasonable distances and manageable exposure.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip Howe Sound

    • 03 Aug 2013
    • 06:00
    • 05 Aug 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Beat the ferry traffic with a launch from the mainland.

    Details:
    To be determined, but possible launch sites include Porteau Cove and Deep Cove.  May do a point to point, rolling onto Gibsons ferry to return.

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD

    Level: Beginner/Intermediate
    Some crossings and some wind and waves.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Fourth Annual Open Water Regatta and BBQ

    • 17 Aug 2013
    • 08:00 - 13:00
    • Jericho Sailing Centre
    Register

    Join us for the fourth annual Open Water Regatta with fun events for all paddlers, rowers, SUPers and skill levels. To be followed by a BBQ and beer garden in the afternoon.

    If you don't want to row, come down and volunteer--it's a great way to complete your mandatory hours!

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  • Kayak Trip Desolation Sound

    • 24 Aug 2013
    • 06:00
    • 02 Sep 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    First club kayak trip to this area in a long while.  High potential for glassy inlets, windy afternoons, great scenery.

    Details:
    To be determined.  Drive up the Sunshine Coast and take two ferries to get to launch site, for sure.

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD

    Level: Beginner/Intermediate
    Possible Long days of paddling, some crossings and some currents

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip West coast - Spring Island and the Bunsbies

    • 31 Aug 2013
    • 06:00
    • 08 Sep 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 1
    Register
    Details:
    To be determined.  Spectacular area!  Requires a long drive on gravel roads to the launch site. 

    Route: TBD

    Distance: TBD

    Level: Advanced
    Long days of paddling, some crossings and some currents, ocean swells and west coast weather.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Bowren Lakes

    • 14 Sep 2013
    • 06:00
    • 22 Sep 2013
    • 18:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 6
    Register
    OK, it will likely be in canoes, but it is a classic!

    Details:
    To be determined, but involves driving to Barkerville then paddling through one of the most amazing areas that doesn't have an ocean.

    Route: TBD
    Circuit round the lakes

    Distance:     see reference data

    Level: Intermediate
    Long days of paddling, some wind, moose, etc.

    Transportation: you need to organize it by yourself

    Other:
    Space on this trip is limited; please book ASAP if you are interested.


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  • Kayak Trip Waitlist

    • 30 Sep 2013
    • various
    Register
    This is the waitlist for club kayak trips - please register and let us know which trip(s) you would like to join.
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  • Kayak Rental

    • 30 Sep 2013
    • Kayak Shed
    Register
    Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA.  A boat can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time.  More details on rentals can be found here.

    Rentals are on a first-come, first served basis according to registration date.  Lessons and other club events have priority over rentals, so please check the calendar for scheduled lessons when planning your trip.

    Please send a note to kayaking@clublocarno.com to clear the rental dates as the first step - you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.
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