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Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons

July 28th, 2010

August 3, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 10, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 17, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 24, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
August 31, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
September 7, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
September 14, 2010
7:00 pm	to	8:30 pm
June 16, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
June 23, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
June 30, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 7, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 14, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 21, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 28, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 4, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 11, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 18, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 25, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 1, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 8, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 15, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 22, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Learn the fundamental skills and techniques of stand up paddleboarding to maximize your strength-building and enjoyment of the sport. Skills include on water safety, proper paddle techniques, stance and balance, and board control.

Length – 2 hours

Cost – $50.00 or $75.00 private

Dates – Every Thursday at 7pm

(Minimum of two participants required for group lesson)

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Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking Skills

May 6th, 2010

This full day course is longer and more detailed than our ‘Complete Package’ and by completing this course you will be issued with a Paddle Canada Introduction to Kayaking Skills Certificate. This course is focused on developing skills and knowledge for those interested in exploring the Indian Arm and other coast lines. You will have the confidence to participating in overnight excursions with experienced kayakers.

Course Content

Entering/exiting the Kayak
Forward and reverse strokes
Sweep stroke
Draw stroke
Low brace
Edging
Retrieving a swamped kayak
Wet Exit
Assisted Rescue

Time: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Dates: (please check calendar)

Cost: $159.99

Prerequisite: none ** Lunch is not included **

Other: Please bring a packed lunch as we discuss our trip preperation during the lunch break.

Intensity: moderate

What to Bring:

Swimsuit, change of clothes & towel
Secure footwear (sandals with heel strap etc.)
Non-cotton insulated top (fleece or polypropylene)
Water bottle and snacks
Packed lunch
Sunscreen

If attending course please print and fill out our Waiver & Medical Form

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Rocky Point Kayak meets the Prince of Wales

May 5th, 2010

Jamie Cuthbert, founder of Rocky Point Kayak was selected as a past Canadian Youth Business Foundation loan recipient to showcase his successful business to HRH Prince of Wales.

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Amazing Eagle vs Seal Battle in Port Moody

April 9th, 2010

These photos were taken on our popular Full Moon Paddle last season. We regularly visit this resident Eagle on our Full Moon Paddle, but on this night we found him battling a deceased Harbour Seal.