Course Information

AQ Outdoors Beginner Kayak Course

July 17th to 19th.
(2.5 days of professional moving water kayak instruction)

Based on the successful reviews of last years Advanced Kayaking Course we are again partnering with AQ Outdoors Calgary to provide an INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWATER KAYAKING course for newbies this year!

See the AQ Outdoors webpage here for more information/a description of the course Goals and Outcomes. Because this is a specialized remote program for AQ Outdoors - registration will run through Smithers Whitewater Club.

Registration: 

Email paddlebv@gmail.com or call/text Kristen @ (250)261-0617 to secure your spot! Open to Kayakers age 16 and up. AQ is offering this course on a sliding scale for up to 12 participants, so saddle up with your amigos and register today! (Cost is ~$408.33+tax based on 12 participants)

SWC Intro to Kayaking Pool Sessions

Apr 26th, May 3rd, May 10th. 

7-9pm 

(arrive at 630pm for a boat rinse/introductions)

If you are new-new to kayaking we recommend coming to all 3 course nights, or at least the first April 26th for basic intro to kayaks.

Sign up through the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool by contacting the front desk and requesting to register for the Introduction to Kayaking Program dates.
250-847-4244
info@bvpool.com

$22.00 per session / $58.30 for all three

GEAR

• Kayak

• Paddle

• Skirt

• Helmet (Bicycle ok for pool sessions - REQUIRED)

• Nose plugs/goggles - snorkling masks are great!

Dont have any of it? No problem! See below...

Boats, paddles, and skirts are available for rolling sessions loan free of charge - Email paddlebv@gmail.com to let us know if you will need gear or are interested in receiving introductory kayaking instruction.
Volunteer instructors, boat/gear/paddle loaners are needed for rolling clinics - reach out to paddlebv@gmail.com / Daniel Helm or Calder Graham through FB if you're able to help out.

Raven Rescue Intro to River Safety and Kayaking

*More information coming*

Learn the basics of river safety with a world-class rescue organization! Focusing on safety principles and applications while boating on local rivers. 

1 day - non-certification based course

SWC Intro to Rafting

*New this year! More information coming*

Are you raft curious? Do you want to learn how to maneuver another vessel downstream with friends and family? 

Then this is the course for you! 

1 day of flatwater introduction to rafting + 2 days introduction to rafting Class I-II water.