Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 course August 26-27

Join instructor Jenn MacLatchy at the Deanery August 26-27 to earn your Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 certification!

Dates: Saturday, August 26 & Sunday August 27 (9am-5pm both days)

Location: The Deanery Project 751 West Ship Harbour Road, Lower Ship Harbour, NS. B0J 2L0

Course fee: $225
Kayak rental fee: $130 + HST (or bring your own sea-worthy sea kayak & gear)

Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 is a two-day course that focuses on strokes, re-entry (rescue) techniques, and the skills required to safely plan and execute a day trip with friends of similar skill level, including navigation, weather interpretation, and proper clothing and gear).

No previous training is required, but participants should already be comfortable in a kayak (send Jenn an email if you are wondering if this course is for you! ) **Spaces are limited to 6.

Options
(1) Rent a kayak and gear ($130+HST) OR bring your own.
If bringing your own kayak, you will also need:
– Spray skirt
– Transport Canada approved PFD, with whistle attached
– Paddle
– Pump or bailer
– 15m of buoyant line
– A compass and paddle float if you have them

(2) Overnight at the Deanery with all meals provided OR return home at night and provide your own food.

Food & accommodation at the Deanery:

Accommodation options:

“The Bunkies” (dormitory-style) accommodation – $35/night
The Tiny House ( loft with double bed) – $65/night
Camping Field site – $30/night
Tent platform – $30/night

Meal plan:
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, snacks = $70
The Deanery serves vegetarian meals and can accommodate other dietary restrictions or choices.

To reserve a space in this course, please either fill out this Google form (https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfAtVrpHVO…/viewform…)
or message this facebook page, or email the following info to Jennifer.MacLatchy@gmail.com:
– full name
– mailing address
– phone number
– email address
– birth year

A $100 deposit to secure your spot in the course can be sent by etransfer to Jennifer.MacLatchy@gmail.com
Thank you!
Deposits will be refunded if the course is cancelled, but non-refundable if the course runs, unless there is unexpected medical conditions that require you to cancel.

Successful completion of course will provide participants with a Paddle Canada certification in Level One Sea Kayaking Skills.

If you have any questions about the Kayak Level 1 please contact: jennifer.maclatchy@gmail.com

If you have any questions about accommodation or food, please contact Liv: liv.thedeaneryproject@gmail.com
or call the Deanery 902-845-1888

Location:
Informed by permaculture design principles, natural building, and the arts, the Deanery Project offers programs and projects related to energy, climate, forests, health, active transportation and rural living, community building and traditional skills.
https://thedeaneryproject.com/

This event takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Mi’kmaq People. We are grateful and humbled to have the privilege of paddling kayaks and learning skills that originate from Inuit ingenuity and invention of kayaks as seal-hunting vessels. We understand that along with this privilege comes the responsibility to Treaty, to each other, and to this land and these beautiful waters.