Certification
Add new levels of skill and accomplishment with certifications that are designed to expand your world and open doors to new opportunities. Our certification courses are an amazing adventure on their own. New courses are being added weekly. Check back for updates! To inquire about customized courses or group bookings, please contact our Education Coordinator.
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - February 2026
Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - February 2026
ROC-M Marine VHF Radio Certification - February 2026
SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - March 2026
SKGABC Level 3 Guide Workshop - March 2026
Practical Small Boat Captain's Course (Boat Boss) - April 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor - April 2026
Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - April 2026
SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - April 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Instructor - End of April 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - April 2026
Paddle Canada Level 2 Instructor - April 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - May 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - May 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - May 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-May 2026
SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - May 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - End of May 2026
Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - May 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - May 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - En of May 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of May 2026
Advanced Surfing in Sea Kayaks - May 2026
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - June 2026
Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - June 2026
ROC-M Marine VHF Radio Certification - June 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - June 2026
Rock Gardening for Sea Kayakers with SKILS - June 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2026
Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - End of June 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - June 2026
Instructional Tour - August 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - September 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - September 2026
Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - September 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-September 2026
Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - End of September 2026
SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - September 2026
SKGABC Level 2 Guide Preparation Course - September 2026
Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of September 2026
SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - October 2026
Rock Rescue Course for Sea Kayakers - October 2026
Bear Safety When Recreating - ongoing
Customized Programs: West Coast NEST - ongoing
Navigation for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
Sea State for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
Weather for Paddlers and Boaters - Ongoing
