Dual Location (April 15th-22nd 2026)
The advanced program is the top end of the development program. This dual location course will find the best (and worst) conditions to test your ability and provide the skills and knowledge required for sea kayak multi-day trips along an open coast with infrequent landing opportunities in rough conditions.
By the time you join this course you're already an accomplished paddler, you can handle your kayak in a variety of conditions, however, your skill improvement at this level is small and you won't see the same advances that you experienced on other programs. This is designed to refine existing skills and “question” preconceived notions about sea kayaking. On this program everyone is challenged to contribute to the group’s learning. The focus is on expedition behavior as a paddling group of peers; group management, judgement and mutual safety in an exciting and challenging environment.
Effective and reliable rescues are crucial to success at this level and you will need to demonstrate the ability to adapt to different situations. Trip planning and a practical test of navigation skills will form part of the assessment; a written test will include knowledge of weather and general seamanship.
What’s Included:
- Paddle Canada L4 certification
- Experienced & certified instructors who are familiar with the areas.
- Group Tarp
- Water Droms
- Breakfast and Dinners while at the lodge
- 4:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio
What’s NOT included:
- Group meals while on expedition
- Lunches for entire program
- Transportation to the Lodge & between locations
- Parking/camping fees while on trip
- Personal snacks and drinks.
- Personal communication devices (VHF, Inreach, etc)
- Personal first Aid Kit
- Mini Repair kit (for your own boat and scenarios)
- Chart
Available for Rent:
- Fiberglass, skegged Nigel Denis Kayak (NDK), and safety gear
- Drysuit
- Carbon Paddle (Euro or Greenland)
- Helmet
- Camping Equipment (tent, mat, sleeping bag)
* please select rental add ons at checkout.
April 11-13th Discovery Island Lodge
April 14th-17th Vargas Island.
$1350 (plus GST & Service fee)