Dual Location Paddle Canada L3 Skills

This program is designed for paddlers who are looking to expand their skills and knowledge in more dynamic conditions. The focus of this program is challenging your current skills, building new ones and developing a level of confidence and ability that will allow you to paddle on longer trips, explore further away from calm waters and wanting to push your limits further. The level three has a strong focus on leadership, rolling and incident management.

The program will begin on September 6th 2027 in the evening and finish on September 12th in the am.

Participants will be responsible for all parking, and camping fees.

September 6th: Meet at WE WAI KAI. (Camping already booked and paid for). We will update you with the sites closer to the date.

September 7th: Drive over to Surge Narrows for a day in current, working on the ebb. This will give us a chance to assess strokes, understanding of current as well as rescue techniques.

September 8th: Half day on the water on Quadra then drive over to Tofino for Vargas.

• Participants are required to find their own accommodation for this night.

September 9th: Launch from public launch in Tofino and head out to Vargas
September 12th: Return to Tofino by Lunch.
While on Vargas participants will be challenged on rock gardening, rescue techniques, incident management, Navigation, Leadership and surfing.

Paddlers are responsible for camping fees while on Vargas: https://mhssahousaht.ca/stewardship-fee/

As well as all food and camping gear required for the program. Amber has kayaks, paddles, and camping gear available for rental if needed.

This is hosted in partnership with L'Équipe Bosco Charlevoix. Antoine Forest- Côté will be completing his second Paddle Canada L3 instructor mentorship & Amber Champion will be assisting him.