Professional Development

Add new levels of skill and accomplishment with programs that are designed to expand your world and open doors to new opportunities. Our 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 Regional Partners directly.

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC — SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - May 2025

SVOP certification Tofino West Coast NEST — Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - May 2025

VHF Radio Certification Datum Marine Services — Marine VHF Radio Certification (ROC-M) - May 2025

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - May 2025

Satum Marine Services Marine Emergency Course — Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - May 2025

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - May 2025

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - End of May 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of May 2025

Datum Marine Boat Boss Course — Practical Small Boat Captain's Course (Boat Boss) - May 2025

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - May/June 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - May 31/June 1 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2025

VHF Radio Certification Datum Marine Services — Marine VHF Radio Certification (ROC-M) - June 2025

Satum Marine Services Marine Emergency Course — Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - June 2025

Advanced Kayak Surfing SKILS — Advanced Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2025

Datum Marine Boat Boss Course — Practical Small Boat Captain's Course (Boat Boss) - June 2025

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - June 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Early June 2025

Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) — Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) - June 2025

ISA International Lifesaving - June 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 12-13 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 14-15 2025

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC — SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - June 2025

SKILS Kayak Fishing Touring Level 3 – Clayoquot Sound Expedition — Kayak Fishing Touring Level 3 – Clayoquot Sound Expedition - July 2025

ISA International Lifesaving - August 2025

Sea Kayaking in Clayoquot Sound West Coast NEST — Clayoquot Instructional Kayaking Tour - August 2025

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - August 2025

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS — Surfing in Sea Kayaks - September 2025

ISA Surf Level 2 Coach Course Online — ISA Surf Level 2 Coach Course (online)- September 2025

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - September 2025

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC — SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - September 2025

ISA Level 1 Judging Course in Tofino — ISA Level 1 Judging Course - September 2025

Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) — Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) - September 2025

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - September 2025

Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) — Emergency First Aid with CPR C/AED (Basic) - October 2025

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - October 2025

Tofino Yoga Yin and Restorative 100hr West Coast NEST — Yin & Restorative 100hr - October 2025

The Niches of Yoga 100hr West Coast NEST — The Niches of Yoga 100hr - October 2025

Yoga History and Philosophy 100hr West Coast NEST — Yoga History & Philosophy 100hr - October 2025

Tofino Yoga 200hr Yoga Teacher Training West Coast NEST — 200hr Yoga Teacher Training - November 2025

ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Course Online — ISA Surf Level 1 Instructor Course (online) - November 2025

Customized Group Programs: Cedar Coast Field Station - 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

Photography Lessons with Professional Wildlife Photographer - ongoing