Certified Kayak Courses

Paddle Canada's "Flat water Introduction to Sea Kayaking" is Frontenac Outfitters MOST POPULAR KAYAK COURSE year after year! This comprehensive 8- hour, co-ed course teaches you the fundamentals of Sea Kayaking theories, strokes, rescues and recovery skills. Be ready to spend the day on, in and yes under the water... and love it. Our Flat water Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course is highly recommended by everyone who has ever taken it and many students repeat this confidence building course season after season to further hone, develop and refine their kayaking skills.

Note: This Courses often fill up weeks to months in advance so EARLY Registration is highly recommended!

"We encountered 12- ft waves on our first day out in the Fox Islands and the kayaks and paddles handled amazingly well. Thanks to Christine's great lessons we were able to dance on the waves with huge smiles on our faces. We put in several 30- km days and it was breathtakingly beautiful.Thanks again for your expertise, support & guidance"

Shelly & Denis McKay

Hi Christine, Larry & Gang,
 
"Just wanted to thank you for an exceptional day yesterday.  I think everyone who took your Flatwater Sea kayaking course would agree that it was a great day.  We all left feeling more confident with our paddling skills and that, in the event that we tip -- we would survive.
You all work so well together as a team -- we will definitely feel positive about recommending your business to everyone"
 
Thanks again,
Pat Humphrey

Our Most Popular Course with a twist... Sea Kayaking from a 'Woman's Perspective, no men allowed... SORRY BOYS!

It's the same comprehensive 8- hour Flat water Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course as the co-ed version, we simply put emphasis on women's special paddling needs. You will learn the fundamentals of Sea Kayaking theories, strokes, rescues and recovery skills and many students return each season to continue improving. Women are extremely well suited to the sport of sea kayaking as paddling skills are more about technique and less about muscle mass, height and upper body strength. Frontenac Outfitters On-Water Kayak Centre provides a beautiful, serene environment for women to develop & refine their techniques.

Note: Frontenac Outfitters welcomes Women's Groups to contact us about customizing a date and program for your specific needs (Minimum 6- Students per course)

"We look forward to our Women's Only Weekend with Frontenac Outfitters every summer. 2007 will make four years in a row... but who's counting"

The Ottawa Girls

"Paddle Canada's Sea Kayaking Level 1" is our most in-depth and comprehensive paddling course. We combine both in-class & on-water teaching environments to provide you with the theory and fundamental paddling skills required to become a confident Sea Kayaker in normal conditions. Our course emphasizes a strong foundation of paddling skills, rescue, navigation & safety techniques & beyond the basics! Participants must also demonstrate a firm knowledge in Journeying and Seamanship as it applies to day long trips with a focus on navigation, weather, sea state, safety, communication & group awareness. Frontenac Outfitters Paddling Centre provides the perfect boardroom and lake environment to complete this course and our wooded and waterfront campsites make a great weekend even better.

"My retirement goal is become a sea kayak instructor & guide is now one step closer, Thanks"

Wayne Nicholson- Barrie