SkillS Training & Education
We are now planning our 2022 Spring Training Program! The program offers a variety of skill development clinics from our awesome instructional partners, provided to club members at special club-only rates.
Confirmed clinics are listed below. Registration will open about one month prior to the first clinic date.
If you don't see the topic you're looking for below, check out our Cooperative Course offerings -- public courses that you can book directly through our club partners at special club-only rates.
**Clinics and clinic participants must abide by the Spring Training Program Terms and Conditions, which includes the Nanaimo Paddlers COVID-19 Policy for 2022 Training Activities. Upon registering for a clinic, you are confirming that you have read, understand and agree to abide by these terms and conditions, and the policies and guidelines contained therein.**
See you soon on the water!
2022 Spring Training Program
March 2022
Learn more about our awesome clinic providers:
Confirmed clinics are listed below. Registration will open about one month prior to the first clinic date.
If you don't see the topic you're looking for below, check out our Cooperative Course offerings -- public courses that you can book directly through our club partners at special club-only rates.
**Clinics and clinic participants must abide by the Spring Training Program Terms and Conditions, which includes the Nanaimo Paddlers COVID-19 Policy for 2022 Training Activities. Upon registering for a clinic, you are confirming that you have read, understand and agree to abide by these terms and conditions, and the policies and guidelines contained therein.**
See you soon on the water!
2022 Spring Training Program
March 2022
- March 4 - 0930 to 1600 - Rough Water & Tidal Paddling (advanced) with Ocean River Sports / Gordon Brown Sea Kayak Centre of Excellence (6 spots)
- March 5 - 0930 to 1600 - Rough Water & Tidal Paddling (advanced) with Ocean River Sports / Gordon Brown Sea Kayak Centre of Excellence (6 spots)
- March 6 - 0900 to 1400 - Navigation (all levels) with Magnetic North Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- March 19 & 20 - 1000 to 1500 - Sea Kayak Surf Course - Tofino (advanced) with Go Kayak (6 spots)
- March 28 - 0930 to 1230 - Weather Interpretation (online - all levels) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking (unlimited spots)
- April 8 - 0800 to 1200 - Rescues and Safety (advanced) with Magnetic North Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- April 8 - 1300 to 1700 - Rescues and Safety (advanced) with Magnetic North Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- April 9 - 1000 to 1200 - Strokes & Manoeuvres Refinement (all levels) with Go Kayak (8 spots)
- April 9 - 1000 to 1300 - Introduction to Day Paddling (basic) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- April 9 - 1330 to 1530 - Paddling with your Legs (all levels) with Go Kayak (8 spots)
- April 10 - 1000 to 1200 - Turning Strokes (all levels) with Go Kayak (8 spots)
- April 10 - 1330 to 1530 - Edging & Bracing (all levels) with Go Kayak (8 spots)
- April 20 - 0900 to 1200 - Balancing & Bracing (basic) with Ocean River Sports / Gordon Brown Sea Kayak Centre of Excellence (8 spots)
- April 20 - 1300 to 1600 - Balancing & Bracing (advanced) with Ocean River Sports / Gordon Brown Sea Kayak Centre of Excellence (8 spots)
- April 20 - 1300 to 1600 - Wet Exit, Self-Rescue & Assisted Rescue Techniques (basic) with Island Römer Adventures (4 spots)
- April 21 - 1300 to 1600 - Wet Exit, Self-Rescue & Assisted Rescue Techniques (basic) with Island Römer Adventures (4 spots)
- April 29 - 0900 to 1400 - Navigation (all levels) with Magnetic North Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- May 5 - am - TBD with SKILS
- May 5 - pm - TBD with SKILS
- May 6 - 0900 to 1200 - Advanced Strokes & Braces (advanced) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
- May 6 - am - TBD with SKILS
- May 6 - pm - TBD with SKILS
- May 19 - 1000 to 1300 - Solo & Assisted Re-entries (all levels) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking (6 spots)
Learn more about our awesome clinic providers:
Spring Training Program Terms & Conditions
Upon registering for a clinic, I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
- All training clinics must adhere to the club's COVID-19 Policy for 2022 Training Activities. Members and providers participating in clinics must adhere to this policy. Please review the policy in full before registering for a clinic.
- To register for a clinic, click the clinic link to visit the Meetup posting for that event, where you will find more details (clinic description, location, required gear, etc.). To register, sign up to attend the event on Meetup, then follow the instructions to prepay via Paypal or credit card. Prepayment via Meetup is required to reserve your spot. We cannot accept e-transfers or cheques at this time, and we cannot facilitate registration outside of the Meetup platform.
- To register for a wait list if a clinic is full, please post "Add me to the wait list" in the comments for that clinic. Meetup does not maintain a regular wait list for paid events, so we will monitor the comments and contact members in the order they have posted if a space becomes available.
- There are no refunds for prepaid clinics, unless a clinic is cancelled by the club or by the provider, or unless there is someone on a waitlist who is able to fill your spot. If you are unwell in the days leading up to your clinic, please contact skills@nanaimopaddlers.org to make alternate arrangements.
- Please be considerate of other members when registering for clinics; there are a limited number of spots, and we want to ensure that all members can enjoy these training opportunities.
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The programs on this page are administered by the Nanaimo Paddlers Skills & Education Committee. For questions or feedback, contact the Committee at skills@nanaimopaddlers.org.