SkillS Training & Education
Nanaimo Paddlers is pleased to announce that spring training is a go for 2021! We have organized over 25 members-only clinics, provided by our instructional partners at some great club-only rates. A big thank you to our fantastic partners!
Please note:
2021 Spring Training Program
Complete for this year! See you next spring!
Please note:
- All training clinics adhere to the club's COVID Training Policy, as approved by the Nanaimo Paddlers Board of Directors on February 8, 2021. Members attending clinics must adhere to the Additional Requirements for Training Program Participants included in the policy. Please review the policy and participant requirements 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. 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.
2021 Spring Training Program
Complete for this year! See you next spring!
Completed Clinics:
* Clinic times follow the date in 24-hour time. Clinic fees include GST but are subject to Paypal admin fees.
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
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.
* Clinic times follow the date in 24-hour time. Clinic fees include GST but are subject to Paypal admin fees.
March 2021
- March 20 - 0830 to 1215 - Edging & Strokes Tune-Up (beginner) with SKILS - $60 (waitlist)
- March 20 - 1300 to 1645 - Edging & Strokes Tune-Up (advanced) with SKILS - $60 (waitlist)
- March 27 - 0930 to 1230 - Weather Interpretation (Zoom clinic) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking - $41 (closed)
April 2021
- April 7 - 0930 to 1230 - Introduction to Day Paddling (beginner) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking - $52 (3 spots available)
- April 10 - 0830 to 1215 - Edging & Strokes Tune-Up (advanced) with SKILS - $65 (waitlist)
- April 10 - 1300 to 1645 - Towing (all levels) with SKILS - $65 (waitlist)
- April 23 - 0900 to 1200 - Solo & COVID-safe assisted re-entries (beginner) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- April 23 - 1300 to 1600 - Solo & COVID-safe assisted re-entries (advanced) with BC Kayak Centre - (3 spots available)
- April 24 - 0900 to 1200 - Using a Greenland paddle (all levels) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- April 24 - 1300 to 1600 - Solo & COVID-safe assisted re-entries (advanced) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- April 30 - 0900 to 1200 - Balancing & Bracing (beginner) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
- April 30 - 1300 to 1600 - Blade and Body Awareness (beginner) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
May 2021
- May 8 - 1000 to 1200 - Paddling with your Legs (all levels) with Go Kayak - $40 (waitlist) - CANCELLED
- May 8 - 1330 to 1530 - Turning Strokes & Edging (beginner) with Go Kayak - $40 (waitlist) - CANCELLED
- May 9 - 1000 to 1200 - Strokes & Manoeuvres Refinement (advanced) with Go Kayak - $40 (waitlist) - CANCELLED
- May 9 - 1330 to 1530 - Braces (beginner) with Go Kayak - $40 (waitlist) - CANCELLED
- May 16 - 0900 to 1300 - On-Water Navigation (all levels) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking - $62 (waitlist)
- May 18 - 0900 to 1200 - Steering and Turning (advanced) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
- May 18 - 1300 to 1600 - Balancing and Bracing (advanced) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
- May 22 - 0900 to 1200 - Steering and Turning (beginner) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
- May 22 - 1300 to 1600 - Balancing and Bracing (beginner) with Gordon Brown/Ocean River Sports - $70 (waitlist)
- May 23 - 0830 to 1700 - Paddle Canada Basic Kayak Skills Certification with Adventuress Sea Kayaking - $142 (closed for registration)
- May 29 - 0900 to 1200 - Using a Greenland Paddle (all levels) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- May 29 - 1300 to 1600 - Blending Skills (advanced) - BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- May 30 - 0900 to 1200 - Solo & COVID-safe assisted re-entries (all levels) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (waitlist)
- May 30 - 1300 to 1600 - Solo & COVID-safe assisted re-entries (beginner) with BC Kayak Centre - $75 (1 spot available)
June 2021
- June 3 - 0830 to 1700 - Kayak Fishing (all levels) with SKILS - CANCELLED
- June 6 - 0900 to 1200 - Blended Greenland Paddle Skills (all levels) with James Manke - $75 (waitlist)
- June 6 - 1300 to 1600 - Kayak Outfitting, Bracing and Blended Strokes (all levels) with James Manke - $75 (1 spot available)
- June 17 - 0900 to 1300 - On-Water Navigation (all levels) with Adventuress Sea Kayaking - $62 (1 spot available)
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.
