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.

SVOP certification Tofino West Coast NEST

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - June 2026

Satum Marine Services Marine Emergency Course

Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - June 2026

VHF Radio Certification Datum Marine Services

ROC-M Marine VHF Radio Certification - June 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - June 2026

Basic First Aid (EFA cpr C) Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Basic First Aid (EFA CPR C) - June 2026

Intermediate First Aid (SFA cpr C)  Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Intermediate First Aid (SFACPR C) - June 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (refresher) - June 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - June 2026

ISA International Lifesaving (full course) - June 2026

Paddle Canada Level 1 Skills - End of June 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - June 2026

Practical Small Boat Captain's Course (Boat Boss) - July 2026

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star - July 2026

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Surf West Coast NEST

National Lifeguard Surf Course - July 2026

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - August 2026

Instructional Tour - August 2026

Practical Small Boat Captain's Course (Boat Boss) - August 2026

Bronze Medallion Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion - End of August 2026

Bronze Cross Lifesaving Society West Coast NEST

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross - End of August 2026

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Level 2 - End of August 2026

Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide SKGABC

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - September 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - September 2026

Satum Marine Services Marine Emergency Course

Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety Course (MED A3/SDV-BS) - September 2026

VHF Radio Certification Datum Marine Services

ROC-M Marine VHF Radio Certification - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - Mid-September 2026

SVOP certification Tofino West Coast NEST

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - September 2026

Paddle Canada Level 3 Skills - End of September 2026

SKGABC Assistant Overnight Guide Upgrade - September 2026

Kayak Surfing Course SKILS

Surfing in Sea Kayaks - End of September 2026

SKGABC Level 1 (Day) Guide - October 2026

Mushrooms of the West Coast - October 2026

Tofino Yoga Yoga Nidra & Meditation 100hr West Coast NEST

Yoga Nidra & Meditation 100hr - October 2026

Tofino Yoga Teacher Training

200hr Yoga Teacher Training - November 2026

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