SKGABC Assistant Overnight Kayak Guide Course
Setting the standard in Sea Kayaking Professionals - SKGABC
Our AOG course is a nine day program that can launch you right into assisting on multi day sea kayak expeditions! Starting with foundational skills that'll train you to become proficient at making safe responsible decisions. You will learn how to deal with dynamic situations and camp in spectacular places while embracing challenging West Coast conditions.
Whether you want to work as a professional kayak guide or enhance your knowledge and skills for yourself and community this program is right up your surge channel!
On this course we will become proficient paddlers in strokes, rescues techniques, navigation, group management, communication and camp craft. In addition we will practice leadership scenarios with dynamics situations, surf landings/launches and paddling in ocean swells. Get stoked on learning about weather, tides & currents, environmental + cultural awareness and getting amongst it while learning from our observations and experiences!
Learning can begin once fully paid and registered for our program. You will be given access to our online campus which will ensure that you have the baseline theoretical knowledge prior to the practical part of the course.
First four days, food will be your own responsibility
Last five days meals will be a shared responsibility in which we will assign meals one week prior to the course.
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April 2027
May 2027 -
April - Clayoquot Sound
May - Clayoquot Sound -
$1885 +gst
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Requirements to obtain SKGABC Certification
*You may fulfill these requirements before or after taking our AOG CourseAssistant Overnight Guide: Certified as per Level 1 guide, plus may assist a Level Two or Three guide on overnight trips in Class 1, 2, and 3 waters. An AOG in direct communication with a Mothership Vessel may independently lead day trips in Class 2 waters only after logging 30 days assisting with another guide.
40 hour (five day) Wilderness First Aid or equivalent
CPR ticket (level C)
Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) for VHF radio
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➢ Quality instruction & demonstrations of all content needed for AOG written and practical assessments
➢ SKGABC Guide Technical Manuals
➢ SKGABC Membership Fees & Enrollment
➢ Permits + Camping Fees for entire course
➢ Group Camping Equipment (large tarps, rope, lantern)
➢ Group Safety Gear - First Aid Kit, VHF Radios, Flares, Repair Kit
➢ Backcountry Kitchen for the Group (days 5 - 9)
➢ 1 x 10L Dromedary (drinking water) per person + water filtration kit
➢ Tides & Current Booklets
➢ Online Campus Access
➢ If rented from us - Kayak, Safety Gear, Wetsuit, Neoprene Booties -
★ An open mind to learning new concepts and prepare to take constructive criticism
★ Chart Case & Chart #3673 - Clayoquot Sound (rentals available)
★ Food and Snacks throughout the course
★ Base Camp Cooking Equipment for Days 1 - 4 8
★ Camping Gear
★ Kayak Equipment + Cold Water Immersion Gear
★ Compass
★ Log Book (Rite in the Rain Booklet + Pencils)
★ If you are bringing your own Kayak, please make sure bulkheads are water tight and hatch covers are in decent shape
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Payment Options
You can pay via credit card or e-transfer
To pay via E-Transfer you will need to select the Pay in Full option and apply the discount code ETRANSFER at the check out page. Log onto your online banking and send deposit payment or full payment to coastalcurrentadventures@gmail.com
Deposit amount for E-transfer is $210 (includes gst)
Balance Payment is due March 15th
Payment Options
You can pay via credit card or e-transfer
To pay via E-Transfer you will need to select the Pay in Full option and apply the discount code ETRANSFER at the check out page. Log onto your online banking and send deposit payment or full payment to coastalcurrentadventures@gmail.com
Deposit amount for E-transfer is $420 (includes gst)
Balance Payment is due March 15th
Payment Options
You can pay via credit card or e-transfer
To pay via E-Transfer you will need to select the Pay in Full option and apply the discount code ETRANSFER at the check out page. Log onto your online banking and send deposit payment or full payment to coastalcurrentadventures@gmail.com
Deposit amount for E-transfer is $210 (includes gst)
Balance Payment is due March 15th
