Ocean Discovery - NB - 4 Days

June 18-21, 2026

Are you interested in exploring sea kayaking in the ocean? Have you been paddling in protected bays, lakes and rivers but want to see what the ocean is all about? Maybe you have been paddling on the ocean, but only choose the perfect flat water days but are now interested in exploring further? If any of this is ringing true for you, we have something new to offer. The Ocean Discovery program is designed for paddlers that have taken some instructional courses and are ready to get out and explore the ocean or explore more days on the ocean by building comfort and confidence with variable sea conditions. We like to call it Kayak Camp for Adults! This program is also a great program for Level-1 and Level-2 paddlers looking to gain more experience in preparation for a future certification program.

This 4 day immersive program is designed to be an introduction to ocean paddling and is focused on paddlers that have had formal sea kayak instruction (Paddle Canada Level-1 or Level-2 Skills) and looking to be exposed to more dynamic waters and performance focused boat handling techniques and broaden your rescue and safety skills. It is designed for those looking for a structured program to guide and facilitate the learning required for you how to safely paddle in these waters. All of our programs are lead by highly trained Paddle Canada instructors across the Maritime Provinces. We have carefully selected locations that are not only beautiful to explore, but, are ideal for introducing paddlers to the ocean environment.

We will combine some foundational theory components focused on tides and currents, coastal weather, ocean navigation and trip planning, however, the majority of the time will be spent getting out on the water and building confidence with this thoughtful progression.

We will start but refining our paddling strokes and boat handling techniques as well as working on our safety & rescue skills to sharpen them before we head out to the ocean. After this we will get out and push ourselves a bit to explore paddling in more dynamic water including currents, waves and swell. This progression will use a model of building scaffolding to not only increase your competence, but your confidence as well.