"I have taken many courses, both professionally and recreationally. This has to be one of, if not, the best!" Sarto Gillis Bedford, NS

Safe Kayaking Level 1 A weekend safety course that has a strong focus on ocean paddling. Dates: May 30-2, 2013 more information Wilderness Canoe School This 6-day program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for safe and efficient wilderness trips by canoe on remote lakes, rivers, and ocean environments for extended periods of time. Dates: June 1-6, 2013 more information Safe Kayaking Level 1 A weekend safety course that has a strong focus on ocean paddling. Dates: June 6-9, 2013 more information Exploring dramatic coastlines and the life that graces their rocky edges from the seat of a small boat is what we live to do. Doing this safely, however takes much more than having the right equipment -- it takes skill, knowledge, experience and an underlying respect for the sea’s dynamic nature. Richard is currently President of Paddle Canada, the association governing kayaking and kayak instruction in the country. A graduate of an Outdoor Recreation program, he successfully completed, in 2002, a 300-mile expedition up the west coast of Greenland. He holds a Level 4 skill designation, the highest level available, and Level 2 instructor trainer status in the Paddle Canada program. For more information, please click here.