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 Trip Planning Meeting

    • 01 Apr 2025
    • 18:30 - 21:30
    • JSCA - Members Lounge
    Register

    Kayak Trip Planning Meeting

    THIS WILL BE AN IN PERSON MEETING AT JSCA in the Club Room. 

    This trip planning meeting for all kayak members who would like to participate in or lead club trips this season. 

    We'll start the meeting with a couple of short presentations on two of last years trips. 

    We will look at both day and overnight destinations. We’ll also be discussing various levels of trips (catering to differing abilities of members) and club protocols for preparation and trip roll-out.

    We'll summarize what you need to do to sponsor a trip. There are two roles on a trip:

    • the trip organizer
    • on-the-water trip leader. 
    So if you want to sponsor a trip, but feel you lack the on-the-water experience, then you can include an on-the-water trip leader.

    Looking forward to seeing everyone and getting back into summer tripping!

    If you are unable to attend, please feel free to send ideas to kayaking@clublocarno.com

    Pizza will be served (please register so we know how much food to order).


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  • Spring Work Party - Kayak & Surfski Fleet

    • 05 Apr 2025
    • 10:30 - 13:30
    • JSCA Compound - Kayak Shed and Staging Area
    • 7
    Register
    Spring work party to carry out repairs, maintenance and prepare the kayaks, surfskis and related gear for the summer. Some things we can do:
    • wash and clean all the boats
      • clean out sand from cockpits
      • clean out sand from skeg boxes
      • inspect rudders & skegs
    • check and repair (neoprene) hatch covers
    • check and repair deck lines and bungees
    • check condition of hulls & gel coat
    • Spray skirts
      • check and repair spray skirts
    • Organize all kayak equipment in the kayak shed
      • paddles
      • hatches
      • PFDs

    Great opportunity to get together with other club members and plan for outings and trips.

    Please register if you'd like to come and help keep the fleet in good repair. 

    Weather permitting - if it's miserable we will postpone - check the Kayaking Slack Chat channel for last minute updates.

    P.S. We have a food budget: If someone would like to help organize a social and food after the work party, let me know. MarkS

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  • Kayak Rental: BCMT Gerald Island invasive species removal

    • 10 Apr 2025
    • 07:00
    • 13 Apr 2025
    • 20:00
    • Club Locarno Kayak Shed
    • 7
    Register

    Gerald Island Invasive Species Removal. Kayaks can be rented for a nominal fee for this BCMT event. You are responsible for transportation of the kayak to a suitable launching point to cross to Gerald Island. You must register for the event with BCMT. Let the Kayak Director know via Club Locarno Slack that you'd like to rent and for which days. 

    All trip planning and coordination will be done on the Club Locarno Slack channel - #kayak_bcmt_gerald_island

    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. 

    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.

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  • Kayak Checkout

    • 19 Apr 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Locarno Kayak Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

    This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

    • wet exit
    • a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
    • an assisted rescue
    Also, we ask members to use a floating launch and landing to reduce wear and tear on the kayaks.  If you don't already have these skills, or haven't been in a kayak for a while and feel a bit rusty, we recommend that you sign up for one of our beginner/refresher lessons instead.

    Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

    Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

    You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound. 

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  • Surfski Checkout

    • 29 Apr 2025
    • 18:30 - 20:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

    Come and checkout on the surfski fleet and try out the fastest kayaks on the water!

    This is a requirement for anyone who wants to use the surfski fleet. It is not a lesson and you should have previous experience on surfskis or be an experienced kayaker with good balance. This not suitable for kayaking beginners.

    The check out is done in two parts. A dry land section where we discuss storage and care of the gear (will also review the rescues) and the in-water self-rescues. 

    Arrive promptly and bring a wetsuit or drysuit - everyone swims!

    Please review the following links with instructions and tips about how to remount a surfski:

    https://youtu.be/Jxk126VDtNM

    https://youtu.be/lhXhTVnhA58


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  • Kayak Checkout

    • 03 May 2025
    • 09:00 - 12:00
    • Locarno Kayak Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

    This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

    • wet exit
    • a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
    • an assisted rescue
    Also, we ask members to use a floating launch and landing to reduce wear and tear on the kayaks.  If you don't already have these skills, or haven't been in a kayak for a while and feel a bit rusty, we recommend that you sign up for one of our beginner/refresher lessons instead.

    Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

    Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

    You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound. 

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  • Kayak Checkout

    • 13 May 2025
    • 18:00 - 20:00
    • Locarno Kayak Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

    This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

    • wet exit
    • a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
    • an assisted rescue
    Also, we ask members to use a floating launch and landing to reduce wear and tear on the kayaks.  If you don't already have these skills, or haven't been in a kayak for a while and feel a bit rusty, we recommend that you sign up for one of our beginner/refresher lessons instead.

    Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

    Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

    You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound. 

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  • Surfski Checkout

    • 20 May 2025
    • 18:30 - 20:00
    • Kayak shed
    • 4
    • Be the first
    Register

    Come and checkout on the surfski fleet and try out the fastest kayaks on the water!

    This is a requirement for anyone who wants to use the surfski fleet. It is not a lesson and you should have previous experience on surfskis or be an experienced kayaker with good balance. This not suitable for kayaking beginners.

    The check out is done in two parts. A dry land section where we discuss storage and care of the gear (will also review the rescues) and the in-water self-rescues. 

    Arrive promptly and bring a wetsuit or drysuit - everyone swims!

    Please review the following links with instructions and tips about how to remount a surfski:

    https://youtu.be/Jxk126VDtNM

    https://youtu.be/lhXhTVnhA58


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  • Kayak & SUP Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park

    • 23 May 2025
    • 09:00
    • 25 May 2025
    • 18:00
    • Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park
    Register

    Club trip to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park just of Naniamo.

    This trip is aimed at kayakers who are beginner campers but others are welcome to join us if there is room. Priority will be given to those who want to gain camping experience and test their skills rolling on & off BC Ferries. We'll take up to ten kayaks (12 people assuming couples in doubles).

    This is a joint adventure with SUP fleet. SUP fleet participants can also register on the SUP Trip event.

    For kayakers: this is a roll-on roll-off camping trip. We will transport the kayaks to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (and gain experience lashing kayaks onto cars). We will roll onto the ferry, roll-off at Discovery Bay, walk the kayaks to the launching site and paddle to Saysutshun. 

    For SUP: probably need some cars to travel on the ferry to carry the SUPs. But some may be able to walk on carrying camping gear and take the bas/taxi to the Saysutshun ferry,

    We have a group campsite for two nights (Friday, Saturday). 

    • Friday - ferry probably 12:00pm ferry
    • Saturday - day trip
    • Sunday - morning trip 
      Return  - ferry probably 3:20pm

    For kayakers: the longest day will be up to 20 km of paddling depending on weather conditions and group skills. Depending on numbers, we may split into two groups for day excursions. Day trip destinations will depend on the weather:

    • Hudsons Rocks / Pipers Lagoon Park
    • Gabriola (East Coast)
    • Descanso Bay / Park
    • Nanaimo River

    This is an explorer trip: paddling will be more aimed at exploring the coastline and islands.

    We have the option of eating a supper at the Dinghy Dock Pub on neighbouring Protection Island

    Pre-requisite experience:  Level 1 skills. Some experience paddling in wind and chop. Ability to paddle at 3-4 km/h for 4-5 hours or 15-20km (with breaks). Competent in self-rescues and assisted rescue.

    We will be limited to 12 campers, so if more apply to join we will select names based on experience or at random.  There will be a trip planning meeting with all participants the week before the trip and a test paddle as a group from Jericho.  

    Transportation: we will need cars for transporting kayaks to Horseshoe Bay. We'll book as walk-on passengers (with kayaks) with BC Ferries

    Costs: Club Locarno trip fee, ferry, share of camping fee, share of parking fee at Horseshoe Bay.

    Any questions about the trip, please contact Mark at kayaking@clublocarno.com



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  • Kayak Checkout

    • 27 May 2025
    • 18:00 - 20:00
    • Locarno Kayak Shed (east end of JSCA compound)
    • 6
    • Be the first
    Register

    All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

    This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

    • wet exit
    • a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
    • an assisted rescue
    Also, we ask members to use a floating launch and landing to reduce wear and tear on the kayaks.  If you don't already have these skills, or haven't been in a kayak for a while and feel a bit rusty, we recommend that you sign up for one of our beginner/refresher lessons instead.

    Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

    Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

    You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound. 

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  • Social Racing Tuesdays

    • 03 Jun 2025
    • 17:00 - 20:30
    • Jericho Sailing Centre
    Register

    Ahoy, sailors! This is a member-run, weekly social sail at the Jericho Tuesdays Regatta – a perfect chance to connect with fellow sailors. We'll aim to have a group leader for each event.

    June and July Tuesday evenings promise spirited racing, a course for camaraderie in a tight-knit sailing community that shares the thrill of regatta with sailors of every level. Join us to chase the wind and create memories that'll fill our sails for years!

    Participants must register in one of the following categories:

    • Skipper: You will be responsible for skipping the boat.
    • Skipper/Crew: You are comfortable alternating between roles.
    • Crew: You will sail as a crew member during the races.

    You will meet at 1700 to assign crews to boats, check them out and rig. Note new time and day because of shortening evenings and wind picking up in the afternoons may change the time over the season, so keep an eye! Aim to launch from the beach at 1800!

    We will mainly sail on Vanguards. If there are more participants than Vanguards available, you can race on a Tasar (or an RS500!) if the skipper is checked out.

    At the end of each day, we will head up to the Galley with the rest of the Jericho sailors while we wait for Dominique to share the results.

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

    NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have sailing experience)! Check with the member leading the event to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social racing.

    GUESTS: You may also bring a guest who has sailing experience to crew for you (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out). 

    Weather permitting - we will cancel and retreat to The Galley if winds are beyond 15 knots. Please watch the #sailing channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.



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