Water Based Programs

Kayak Rolling & Paddling Instruction Sessions

Kayak rolling lessons. Learn how to do an Eskimo roll in 3 easy lessons in the comfort and safety of the Beban Pool. Practice re-entering a sea kayak. Bring your own boat or use one of ours. Instruction and equipment provided, no experience necessary. Students needing a ride to and from the pool can ride in the bus. Contact the gymnasium for more information.
Kayak Rolling Video Clip

River Kayaking

Have you always been interested in river kayaking? If so, this is your opportunity to give it a try. Learn the basic techniques during a fun and safe day on the Nanaimo River. This is not the huge white water you may have seen on TV. It is an introduction to moving water on an easy and safe section of the river, but it’s still a thrill. Learn from our skilled and experienced instructors. River kayaking is more challenging than sea kayaking – Learn from the pros.

Sea Kayak - Thursday Evening Tours

Learn to paddle a sea kayak. Evening tours and night paddles. Session has 6 paddling dates for one great price of $20! Register early.

Sea Kayak Intro and Tour

A one day introduction to sea kayaking and tour. Learn the basics of this easily mastered sport, and tour Departure Bay or Cear & Gulf Islands. See seals and other marine wildlife. All instruction and equipment provided.

Surf Trip Overnight

This weekend at Long Beach or Chesterman Beach is designed as an introduction to surf boarding. We will spend time covering the basics of surfing. This includes safety considerations, surfing theory and techniques. We stay at a small local motel for Saturday night, and some of the rooms will have a kitchen that students can cook in. Surfing Video Clip

Surf Day Trip

Take our bus to Tofino, receive instruction in surfing using boards or kayaks. No experience necessary. All instruction and equipment provided.

Surfing - Faculty, Staff & Student

Take our bus to Long Beach or Chesterman Beach, receive instruction in surfing using boards or kayaks. No experience necessary. All instruction and equipment provided.

Whitewater Rafting

Paddle the moving water of the Nanaimo River. Experience the thrill of the white water rapids of the upper Nanaimo River. Some moderate white water, no experience necessary. All equipment provided including wet suits. Learn to paddle a white water river raft.
Whitewater Rafting Video Clip

Outrigger Canoe Training Sessions

Great exercise! Learn to paddle ocean racing canoes Wednesday evenings. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Transportation provided. Offering 6 dates for one great price, only $20. Register early.