• Route Mapping: Learn how to research and plan your own route from start to finish.
• Alternate Route Planning: Identify and plan potential alternate routes in case of changes in weather or water conditions.
• Landmarks: Note key landmarks along the route for navigation and location identification.
• Estimate Timing: Include estimated times to starting, when breaks will happen, and arrival at the endpoint each day.
• Rest & Campsites: Designate potential rest points and campsites along the route.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and how you plan to mitigate them.
• Tide Tables: If applicable, include tide tables to understand how tides will impact your journey.
• Water Conditions: Research about currents, wave conditions, and water temperature.
• Communication Plan: Detail how and when you plan to communicate your status during the trip.
• Emergency Contact: The person you will be communicating with and has your route plan to give to local authorities if things go astray.
• Weather Forecast: Check the weather forecast for the duration of your trip and plan accordingly.
• Gear List: Include a comprehensive list of gear and provisions you'll be carrying.
• And Much More!

Program Includes

• Weekly in-person 2.5 hour learning sessions January 17 - March 6 (Wednesdays at 7 - 9:30) 
• Course manual - with worksheets
• Tea and snacks featuring local goodies 
• Private group space at our local paddle shop
• Led by Paddle Canada Certified Instructor 
• Sample charts to learn on (buy your own for $40) 
• Hours can count towards the dryland hours of coastal touring level 1. 

The workshop takes place each week at Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures paddle shop at 9704 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3A2.