RisingTideExpeditions.ca - Sea Kayaking Adentures Along Cape Breton's Coasts.

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Paddle Canada is the national recreational paddlesports organization which promotes safe enjoyment of canoeing and kayaking across the country.

The Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Program starts with skills for the beginner in calm conditions and progresses to advanced skills for open coastal touring in rough-water conditions.  It includes standards for each skill level, instructor certification and instructor-trainer certification.

 

Jacqueline, Kathy and Tim are Paddle Canada certified Sea Kayaking Instructors and have coached kayakers and guides for ten years.

 

All courses take place in Gabarus, Cape Breton Island, unless specified.


Sea State 0 - Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Learn the basics of sea kayaking over one day. Includes lunch and equipment.  Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify.

Price: $140
Dates: June 26, July 11, July 17, July 25, July 31, August 8, August 14, August 22, September 5, September 26.    Women-Only Courses with female instructors available August 14 and September 5.

Bow Rescue
High BRace

Sea State 1 - Safety and Sea Kayaking

Practice and develop your paddling ability, seamanship and rescue skills necessary to travel safely on the water in this two-day course. Includes meals and equipment. Local accommodation available. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify.

Price: $300
Dates: June 26-27, July 10-11, July 24-25, August 7-8, August 21-22, September 25-26.

Sea State 2 - Sea Kayak Touring

Build your skills and seamanship to explore the coastline in your sea kayak in this 5-day proficiency course. Includes an overnight outing. Meals and local accommodation are provided. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite; Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 2 curriculum is completed and certification is available to those who qualify.

Price: $765
Dates: September 14-18.

TRescue
Rock Hopping

Sea State 3 - Leadership in Sea Kayaking

Develop your risk assessment and leadership skills in challenging coastal conditions over this intensive 5-day experience, which includes a multi-day trip. Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Level 2 or equivalent is a prerequisite; Paddle Canada Level 3 certification is available. Meals and local accommodation are provided.

Price: Please contact us details.
Dates: Please contact us details.

Kayak Rolling Clinic

Learn kayaking's best self-rescue technique - not having to exit your kayak when you capsize.

Price: $65.
Dates: June , July , August , Sept. .
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm.

Surf Practice Clinic

Get your kayak on and off 'surf' beaches in style.

Price: $65.
Dates: August .
Time: 9:00am - 12:00 pm.

Stroke Development Clinic

Learn and refine your paddlestrokes for power, efficiency and finesse.

Price: $65.
Dates: July , August .
Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm.

Navigation Clinic

An introduction to knowing where you want to go, where you are and where you're going in your kayak.

Price: $65.
Dates: July , August .
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Rescue and Recovery Clinic

Practice getting you and your paddling partner back into your kayaks on the water in wind and waves.

Price: $65.
Dates: July , August .
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm.

Kayaking for Couples

Paddling with your boyfriend/ girlfriend/ wife/ husband/ partner/ significant other?  Learn to paddle with male and female instructors and work together as a team.

Price: $140.
Dates: August .
Time: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm.

Tandem (Double) Kayak Clinic

Do you have or want to buy a tandem (double) kayak to paddle as a couple or family?  Our course covers the strokes and maneuvers needed to make the best of these big kayaks.

Price: $65.
Dates: August .
Time: 1:30 - 4:30 pm.

Special Events

Check the News & Events page for special events such as:


  • Winter/Spring Pool Sessions
  • Women-Only Offerings

 

Custom and Personal Instruction

Our instructors are available for custom

personal or group instruction.

Contact us to plan a course for you.

 

Please Note: Prices are in Canadian Dollars and exclusive of taxes.