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.

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 Rental: Single

    • 28 Jul 2026
    • 07:00
    • 31 Jul 2026
    • 20:00
    • Club Locarno Kayak Shed
    Register

    Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA. Please confirm rental availability by contacting the Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com or on the Club Locarno slack channel. 

    A craft can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time.  Double kayaks are available to one member and a guest. You take full responsibility for loss and damage when you rent gear from the club.  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 and checkouts when planning your trip.

    Boats cannot be reserved ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the boat(s) of choice either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early on the day of the rental (particularly important if you are relying on a double). Ensure you have appropriate gear to transport the boats safely.  There are some foam blocks and straps in the kayak shed. Ask if you need help with strapping kayaks on cars. 

    Craft signout: When you pickup your rental boat, you must sign out the boat under Rentals on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return. Please do NOT sign out a rental craft until you pick it up.

    Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be  you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

    We encourage all kayak renters to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting.  We also recommend reviewing the Respectful Recreation video produced by the Nanwakolas Council in the event you land on any unceded first nations territories.

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  • Surfski Fitness Training Sessions

    • 03 Aug 2026
    • 18:00 - 19:00
    • JSCA
    • Be the first
    Register

    CANCELLED

    Surfski training sessions

    The focus of these sessions is on fitness and training. The sessions will involve a variety of speed and strength based sets to improve your paddling fitness. All fitness levels welcome but you need to be comfortable on a surfski and checked out for the surfski fleet.

    Please... be ready to start paddling on the water at 6pm sharp.

    Maximum of 6 participants.


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  • Social Kayak

    • 04 Aug 2026
    • 18:00 - 21:00
    • Locarno Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    Register

    Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation. 

    We'll meet at 6pm  for a 6:30pm launch. 

    This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions.   The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous.  The group will stay together for the social. 

    Guests & new members:  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)!  Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).      

    Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company.  Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.  

    Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes. 

    If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.


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  • Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands

    • 08 Aug 2026
    • 07:00
    • 11 Aug 2026
    • 18:00
    • Southern Gulf Islands
    • 0
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    Kayak Trip Saturday 8 - Tuesday 11 August: Southern Gulf Islands. Three nights. 

    • Kayak tour through the Southern Gulf Islands, starting at Village Bay, Mayne Island and ending at Swartz Bay

    • Touch as many islands as we can along the way (camp, eat, pee). 

    • Most likely stops: Prevost, Pender & Portland Islands

    • This is an exploration trip, exploring coast lines and hand-railing whenever possible

    • Moving camp sites each night to cover as much ground as we can OR spending two nights at one location and doing a day paddle through other islands

    Probably Level 2 for at least part of the trip.

    Somewhat exposed waters, some short crossings (approx 3km), some swell possible, some tidal flows
    Required: Experience in Level 1 trips, some experience paddling in moving water, ability to paddle at 3-4 km/h for 5-6 hours per day for four consecutive days (with breaks), competent in self-rescues and rescue of others in moderate wind and waves

    Roll-on roll-off the ferry with the kayaks and launch at Mayne Island (Village Bay) & return from Swartz Bay (have to carry the kayak carts)

    Tentative itinerary:

    • Friday evening: pickup kayaks and gear
    • Saturday: Roll on BC Ferries at Tsawwassen , launch at Mayne Island (Village Bay). Paddle to James Bay, Prevost Island 8-15km. 
    • Sunday: Paddle to Shingle Bay, North Pender Island 11-20km
    • Monday: Paddle to Portland Island 8-20km
    • Tuesday: return paddle to Swartz Bay 5km

    Distances depending on weather and amount of 'exploration' group wants to undertake

    Expenses
    Depending on campsites, a nightly fee of $15 per person to $20 per group
    Ferry (passenger + kayak) $22 per person each way
    Tsawwasen Parking (TBD, shared)
    Gas (TBD, shared)

      Trip Leader: Stefanie Chapman

      Contact Stefanie through #kayak-trip-southern-gulf-islands message on Club Locarno Slack 

      We encourage all kayak campers to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting. 

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    • Surfski Fitness Training Sessions

      • 10 Aug 2026
      • 18:00 - 19:00
      • JSCA
      • Be the first
      Register

      CANCELLED

      Surfski training sessions

      The focus of these sessions is on fitness and training. The sessions will involve a variety of speed and strength based sets to improve your paddling fitness. All fitness levels welcome but you need to be comfortable on a surfski and checked out for the surfski fleet.

      Please... be ready to start paddling on the water at 6pm sharp.

      Maximum of 6 participants.


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    • Social Kayak

      • 11 Aug 2026
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Locarno Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
      Register

      Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation. 

      We'll meet at 6pm  for a 6:30pm launch. 

      This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions.   The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous.  The group will stay together for the social. 

      Guests & new members:  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)!  Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).      

      Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company.  Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.  

      Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes. 

      If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.


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    • Kayak Rental: Five Singles

      • 15 Aug 2026
      • 07:00
      • 22 Aug 2026
      • 20:00
      • Club Locarno Kayak Shed
      Register

      Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA. Please confirm rental availability by contacting the Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com or on the Club Locarno slack channel. 

      A craft can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time.  Double kayaks are available to one member and a guest. You take full responsibility for loss and damage when you rent gear from the club.  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 and checkouts when planning your trip.

      Boats cannot be reserved ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the boat(s) of choice either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early on the day of the rental (particularly important if you are relying on a double). Ensure you have appropriate gear to transport the boats safely.  There are some foam blocks and straps in the kayak shed.

      Craft signout: When you pickup your rental boat, you must sign out the boat under Rentals on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return. Please do NOT sign out a rental craft until you pick it up.

      Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be  you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

      We encourage all kayak renters to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting.  We also recommend reviewing the Respectful Recreation video produced by the Nanwakolas Council in the event you land on any unceded first nations territories.

      Show details

    • Social Kayak

      • 18 Aug 2026
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Locarno Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
      Register

      Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation. 

      We'll meet at 6pm  for a 6:30pm launch. 

      This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions.   The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous.  The group will stay together for the social. 

      Guests & new members:  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)!  Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).      

      Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company.  Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.  

      Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes. 

      If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.


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    • Social Kayak

      • 25 Aug 2026
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Locarno Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
      Register

      Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation. 

      We'll meet at 6pm  for a 6:30pm launch. 

      This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions.   The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous.  The group will stay together for the social. 

      Guests & new members:  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)!  Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).      

      Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company.  Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.  

      Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes. 

      If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.


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    • Social Kayak

      • 01 Sep 2026
      • 18:00 - 21:00
      • Locarno Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
      Register

      Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation. 

      We'll meet at 6pm  for a 6:30pm launch. 

      This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions.   The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous.  The group will stay together for the social. 

      Guests & new members:  NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)!  Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).      

      Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company.  Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.  

      Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes. 

      If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.


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    • Canoe Checkout

      • 31 Dec 2026

      Canoe checkout

      The canoe is available for Club Locarno members who are members of, and checked-out, on SUP, Kayak/Surfski or Rowing fleets. To check out for the canoe, you must read the canoe usage guidelines and rules, and confirm that you have done so. 

      To checkout on the canoe - contact the Club Locarno Kayak Director at  kayaking@clublocarno.com

      Once you are checked for the canoe you can paddle from JSCA, or, for a nominal fee, rent the canoe for off-site use. 


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