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55+ Beginner Kayak Group

$299.00 + tax
September 4 - October 2
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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This course is tailored for individuals aged 55+, focusing on the essential skills of sea kayaking. Participants will learn paddling techniques, safety protocols, and navigation skills while enjoying the benefits of outdoor activity. Participants will learn to: Identify key components of a sea kayak and equipment, demonstrate basic paddling techniques, navigate sea states and weather conditions, apply safety practices for kayaking. Physical Requirements: Moderate physical fitness is needed; participants should be comfortable with light physical activity. You should be able to execute a situp, pushup, and lunge. This program will run the same day every week for 5 consecutive weeks.

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.