INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES

& SPECIAL EVENTS

 Sea Kayaking

Basic Sea Kayaking  is an introductory 12 hour course that provides novice paddlers with sessions on paddling safety, rescue, equipment, navigation, seamanship and on-water paddling skills for both single and tandem sea kayaks.  Paddling sessions will include swimming pool and lake instruction, as well as a coastal paddle along the spectacular Bay of Fundy. National Certification available

            Date:    May / June                    

Chocolate River Ride the Tide Kayak Tour   Join us on this special sea kayaking event as we ride the tide and hopefully some of the Tidal Bore up the Petitcodiac River to Moncton and Riverview.  Previous paddling experience recommended.  Lunch and equipment provided.

            Date:   June

            Rating: Moderate

Grindstone Island, or “Illes aux Meulles” as it was called by the first French settlers, was  famous all up and down the Atlantic seaboard during the 18^th and 19th centuries for its high quality sandstone.  Not only was it a great source of building and milling stones but the tiny island yielded a grit of stone that was highly sought after in the United States for the turning down of cannon barrels. Today this legacy has yielded to time and now the island hosts the largest Great Blue Heron colony in the Bay of Fundy, Peregrine Falcons and other bird species.  Join us on this unique paddle and island day adventure as we explore one of Fundy’s most famous islands.  

            Date: September

            Rating: Moderate                       

          Navigation

Land Navigation 1 is a three hour introductory theory course designed for those with little or no map and compass knowledge and woods navigational experience.  The course discusses topographical maps, the compass, how the map and compass can be used together, basic navigation strategies for staying found and trip planning.  All materials supplied. No prerequisites necessary.

            Date: September / October                  

Land Navigation 2 is a six hour theory course that is designed for educators, outdoor guides and individuals who require increased navigational skills to travel in remote or wilderness areas.  The course expands the Land Navigation 1 topics and places extra emphasis on contour interpretation and navigation strategies.  All materials supplied

            Prerequisite - Land navigation 1 or equivalent

            Date: September / October