"I liked the combination of instruction and practical application. Also the safety emphasis, and learning to think for myself. You appreciated each individual, and helped create group cohesiveness. Loved your humour!"
-- Sharon, BC

Instructional Courses

We offer two types of sea kayaking courses:
courses for recreational paddlers, and
for those interested in a career in guiding.

Also, ask about custom courses designed specifically for you.

LEAD 100  |  LEAD 101R  |  LEAD 101G

Dan Lewis has set the standard for sea kayak instruction in British Columbia since 1984. No-one in BC has more experience teaching sea kayaking and training guides. Bonny Glambeck is one of the few female guide trainers in the province, and brings a unique perspective to the industry.

There is no better place to learn to guide sea kayaking trips than in Tofino. Whether you want the training required to guide day trips, or your goal is to guide on multi-day overnight trips, we can provide you with a solid foundation on which to build as you learn and grow as a guide. Our course is endorsed by the Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides and the Sea Kayak Guide's Alliance of BC. Participants who successfully complete the course and meet ACSKG or SKGABC requirements will will receive Assistant Guide certification. Successful participants will also be eligible for SKGABC Level One (Day Guide) certification.

Our waterfront location in Tofino BC, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, allows easy access to a full range of paddling conditions, from flat-water inlets, to small tidal rapids, to open coastline exposed to the Pacific swell, with miles of remote white sand surf beaches. We will not waste course time driving!

We take slightly larger groups on our guide courses (10 participants with 2 instructors) so that the student leaders of the day will have a group to lead!

All kayaking equipment and accessories, tents, and group camping gear are provided. All you need to bring is your personal clothing, sleeping bag and pad, and a sense of adventure! You are encouraged to bring any kayaking, rescue, or navigation equipment you wish to practice with.