BC Paddle Explore for Teenagers

Our BC Paddle Explore is a training course that covers and develops the basic strokes and techniques on flat water. It is designed for people who have completed the BC Discover course, spent a minimum of five hours practicing but want to further their skills and knowledge. Again using a range of equipment including open canoes and closed cockpit kayaks, the emphasis is on creating the desired movement of the boat through developing an understanding of cause and effect rather than concentrating on rigidly defined strokes. This course really helps develop your paddling experience and confidence.

This training course teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue. It teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue. Upon completion of the training, it allows the student to hire equipment with parental/guardian permission. Practice at Youth Night is advisable where you will be able to further develop your skills.