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2023/24 courses & clinics:
Courses are Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia certified taught by
  Master Instructor Carey Robson, (bio).

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Vancouver Area - Private Clinics - 7 Day a week availability 
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Year Round
Private Group Lakewater, River & Ocean skill building lessons.Tailored to indiviual or group needs. Email for a quote to suit your needs.
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April 

River Rescue 4 Canoers Clinic

Sat. April ; (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM), Deer Lake & Theory
Sunday April ; (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM), TBA river

$385
Taught by Master Instructor Carey Robson (604-437-1140)

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May

Burnaby

Advanced Tandem Lakewater Paddling Technique Clinic
(You do not need a partner to register)
Prerequisite:  Lakewater I or equivalent on approval.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Deer Lake, Burnaby
$ 165 (+40 if you do not have a canoe)

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Class size:  min/max, 5/7
Taught by Master Instructor Carey Robson (604-437-1140)





April 

Burnaby

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Lakewater Instructor Level 2, (Includes Lakewater Paddler levels 1 - 4) See course content here.

Prerequisites: Participants should have taken a basic paddling canoe course and be able to competently solo paddle around a small lake doing the J-stroke. Current year membership in RCABC , ($65 - may be paid prior to Instructor Exam). Provide your own canoe or available for rent. Online component starts upon registration.

Dates:

Thursday April ; (7:30 - 9:30 PM, theory): Zoom Meeting 
Friday April ; (9:00 - 4:30 PM)
Saturdays, April ; (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM), 
**NEW** Saturday April  ; 10:00 AM to noon (written exam); 
Sundays, April , & 16; (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
Monday April ; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

$ 795  
Class size:  min/max, 7/9
Registration cut off: March 22. 
Notes: Allow Saturday April  afternoon to practice.

Email to register. Bank Transfer accepted.
Taught by Master Instructor Carey Robson (604-437-1140)


April 

Burnaby

Lakewater Instructor 2 Recertification

1:00 PM 
Deer Lake, Burnaby
105  Email for info or to register.   

You should come prepared to paddle the solo course at an Instructor 2 level.

*note your membership in RCABC must be current.
Email to register. Bank Transfer accepted.
Taught by Master Instructor Carey Robson



April 

Burnaby

Advanced Tandem Lakewater Paddling Technique Clinic
(You do not need a partner to register)
Prerequisite:  Lakewater I or equivalent on approval.

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Deer Lake, Burnaby
$ 165 (+40 if you do not have a canoe)

Email for info or to register.   

Class size:  min/max, 5/7
Taught by Master Instructor Carey Robson (604-437-1140)



June/July

Tandem Moving Water (you don't need a partner)
See course content here.

Pre course evening Zoom and two days.

This is a camp out with a Saturday Evening theory session.

Prerequisite -- advanced tandem lakewater paddler skills
$ 385, (add $40 if you require a canoe), pp.

Contact Carey Robson (604-437-1140)
Class size:  min/max, 5/7



July

Solo Moving Water See course content here.

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM;

Pre course evening Zoom and two days.
This is a campout with an evening theory session.

Prerequisite -- advanced solo lakewater paddler skills
$ 705;  (add $85 if you require a canoe)
Contact Carey Robson (604-437-1140) for more info.
Class size:  min/max, 3/5


Year Round
Private Group Lakewater, River & Ocean skill building lessons.Tailored to indiviual or group needs. Email for a quote to suit your needs.