"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: June 16-17, 2012 more information Safe Kayaking Level 2 This course is run over two weekends with the second weekend as an overnight sea kayak trip. Dates: June 30-8, 2012 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.