Our re-entry clinics help you review and practice your rescue and re-entry skills in a supportive, structured environment, with a focus on solid technique and personal empowerment. We offer a variety of clinics to suit different interests and skill levels. We are always happy to arrange private individual or small group sessions if the clinics below don’t meet your needs.
Solo Re-entry Refresher (2.5 hours)
Want to dial in your paddle float re-entry or nail that elusive scramble? We’ll look at both of these solo re-entry techniques in detail and offer different approaches for each. You’ll learn ways to refine and speed up your paddle float re-entry, as well as exercises to break down the scramble into components that will help you bring this more challenging solo re-entry together. (4 students maximum)
Dates and Locations:
- TBA
Fee: TBA
Assisted Rescue Refresher – Level 1+ (3 hours)
For paddlers with Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills certification or equivalent, we’ll review and polish various methods for assisted re-entries, including the Parallel Park and Pump, T Rescue and Stirrup, then work through scenarios that get you thinking about how to apply and adapt your rescue skills outside the box — all in a supportive and fun learning environment. (6 students maximum)
Dates and Locations:
- TBA
Fee: TBA
Assisted Rescue Refresher – Level 2+ (4 hours)
For paddlers with Paddle Canada Level 2 Skills certification or higher, we’ll review the assisted re-entry techniques from the Level 2 curriculum, introduce other techniques to enhance your rescue toolkit, then work through a number of increasingly challenging scenarios that help you put your rescue techniques and incident management skills to the test. (6 students maximum)
2026 Dates and Locations:
- TBA
Fee: TBA
Prerequisites
To attend a re-entry clinic, you must have received previous training in how to complete both assisted and solo re-entries at the level specified. You must be comfortable capsizing and executing a controlled wet exit from your kayak, with a spray skirt on…multiple times! You must be prepared to get wet and have fun!
Required Equipment
- Your own sea kayak with full spray skirt, paddle and Transport-Canada required safety gear (PFD with whistle attached, throw bag, bilge pump).
- Weather-appropriate wetsuit OR drysuit with appropriate layers underneath. We will be in the water/wet for the duration of the clinic, so dress warmer than usual!
- Paddle float and pump.
- Extra set of warm dry clothes in a drybag.
- Optional: neoprene cap/surf hood, gloves, nose clips, earplugs.
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