Kayak Guide Training Courses

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SKGABC - Kayak Guide Training Courses

Setting the standard in Sea Kayaking Professionals

The SKGABC is a mentorship based organization that sets the standards for professional Sea Kayaking on the BC Coast and beyond. This awesome and inclusive member based society fosters meaningful relationships with the lands, waters and peoples while upholding high level standards through Guide Training Courses, professional development + certification.

Coastal Current Adventures has a skilled team of Guide Trainers who are stoked to give you the tools you need to be a safe, respectful, proficient and responsible sea kayaker. Our certification programs can launch you into your professional guiding career or help you lead friends and family with the confidence you need to make safe decisions on the water.

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Level 1 Day Guide Course

COASTAL CURRENT ADVENTURES (CCA)

April 10th - 14th 2026 | Quadra Island (5 Days)

May 2nd - 6th 2026 | Salt Spring Island (5 Days)


Our Level1 5 day course will lay down the foundational skills and wisdom you will need to be a professional Day Kayak Guide in L1 waters.
This is also a great course for people who just want to enhance their confidence and skills to make safe decisions on the water.

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Assistant Overnight Guide Course

COASTAL CURRENT ADVENTURES (CCA)

April 18th - 26th 2026 | Clayoquot Sound (9 Days)

May 23rd - 31st 2026 | Clayoquot Sound (9 Days)


The AOG course is a 9 day program that can launch you right into assisting on multi day Sea Kayak Expeditions! Start with foundational skills and become proficient at making safe responsible decisions, dealing with dynamic situation and camping in spectacular places while learning to embrace challenging West Coast conditions.

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Upgrade to Assistant Overnight Guide Course

COASTAL CURRENT ADVENTURES  (CCA)

May 8th - 12th 2026 | Clayoquot Sound (5 Days)

Already a Level 1 Day Guide and looking to upgrade to be an Assistant Overnight Guide?

TESTIMONIALS

“After paddling for over 15 years I thought I knew pretty much everything and was taking the course to get the certification; boy was I wrong!  I learned that I didn’t know much and was amazed at Jack and Jasper’s knowledge and teaching abilities!!  Thanks, it was fun, met great people and learned a ridiculous amount.”

“Thank you for such a wonderful course.  It was really powerful to have such a calm, wise and knowledgeable kayak instructor/teacher.  I really appreciate all the skills and information that you shared with us all, even in such a short time! 

I’m stoked to spend the summer on the water and grateful to you for helping me get there! Enjoy the sunshine, I look forward to the next time our paths cross--hopefully on the ocean.“

“I learned so much, and now can pass on my knowledge to others that I guide.  You both had such a fabulous way of teaching and you made learning all that information fun.  Your zest for teaching and enthusiasm makes me want to take the AOG course soon.  Thanks very much.”

"Thanks for the awesome week of paddling in Nootka Sound. I really appreciated your joyful, calm, supportive demeanor. You guys are a great team and it was an absolute pleasure getting to learn from you. You really got the fire burning beneath me and reignited my passion for sea kayaking.''

''Taking guests out on the water is so much more than just paddling, it's an incredibly important platform that we as guides need to harness to promote stewardship and inspire others to protect the ocean.''