Sea Kayaking
Lessons
Kayak lessons are offered to our members 16 and up by our Paddle Canada certified instructors. First time paddlers start by learning the basics in a safety and controlled environment. Class sizes are limited to allow for personal attention from instructors.
Private lessons can be scheduled for people with special needs or request.
What will I learn?
Instructors will explain and demonstrate the following:
Kayak equipment selection
Safety equipment requirements
Getting in and out of a kayak from a dock
Launching from a beach
Paddling techniques:
Forward stroke
Reverse stroke
Stopping
Sweep Stroke
Draw Stroke
Kayak control
Basic Rescue Technics:
Exiting a kayak into the water (wet exit)
Assisted rescue (helping a friend into a kayak from the water)
To get a sense of what our lessons entail, we encourage members to view this video.
Equipment
As a club member you will have free access to all kayaking equipment during the lesson. A few things for participants to bring are swimwear, towel, water shoes, a lock to secure your valuables in our lockers.
Activity Co-Chairs
Norman Lafleur
I am delighted to return to the club after a 3-year hiatus as the volunteer Chairperson of the kayak section. My first encounter with kayaking was as a new member of the club 20 years ago when I took my first kayak lesson. Over the years, I have attended numerous clinics and lessons, which have led me to become a Paddle Canada Instructor in sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
This season, I am interested in organizing social paddling events for club members, including kayaking day trips to locations other than Ramsey Lake, which has always been a popular event. I welcome your suggestions on kayak lessons, day trips, skills clinics, social paddling events, or any general comments that will help make this a successful kayaking season.
Register!
Register for a kayak lesson in order to get certified to use the sea kayaks and related equipment at the club.
Duration is approximately 3hrs in length
Cost of the lesson is $50
Pre-registration is required
Click “Register Now” to join the fun!
Email sudburycanoeclubon@gmail.com (Subject: Sea Kayaking Inquiry) to schedule a date!