3 NIGHTS/4 DAYS Quadra Island, BC

Join us for an immersive 4-day Navigation Intensive based out of the beautiful Discovery Islands Lodge on Quadra Island — a spectacular setting for deep learning, exploration, and connection on the water.

This program is designed for paddlers who want to build confidence and competence in navigation, trip planning, and coastal decision-making. Whether you’re refreshing existing skills or learning these tools for the first time, this intensive will give you practical, real-world experience you can carry into your future adventures.

This 4-day, 3-night Navigation Intensive is a hands-on deep dive into the skills required to plan, execute, and troubleshoot paddle excursions with confidence.

Each day includes significant time on the water as we tour the surrounding area and apply navigation skills introduced at the lodge and during our outings. You’ll learn to confidently use:

• Nautical charts

• Weather forecasts

• Tide and current tables

• Route planning tools and strategies

Paddling routes may include channel crossings, varied launches and landings, and exploration of the stunning islands within Surge Narrows Marine Park. The area offers incredible scenery, potential marine life sightings, and breathtaking views of the Coast Mountain Range.

Time will also be dedicated to paddle technique, self-rescue and assisted rescue skills, reinforcing safety and preparedness in real coastal conditions.

• 3 nights at Discovery Islands Lodge in shared rooms with shared bathrooms. This comfortably rustic, oceanside accommodation includes basic bedding (fitted sheet, pillow, pillowcase - bring your own top sheet, blankets or sleeping bag), 4 bathrooms, lovely hot water outdoor showers, a kitchen, fresh water, solar power, gear storage with a drying room and a wood fired sauna on the dock.

• 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• 4 days of on-water instruction with a focus on NAVIGATION - route planning, weather, currents, tides, and group management along the coastlines near Discovery Islands Lodge (hours can count towards Paddle Canada Touring 1 SUP Skills certification if interested). We will be spending lots of time on the water each day.

• Paddle Canada certified guides with Wilderness & Remote First Aid/CPR qualifications
  

• Evening drylands sessions to continue learning: Topics may include Knots, Tides & Currents, Risk Assessment etc.

• Access to the wood-fired sauna & ocean cold plunges daily

• Paddle through Surge Narrows Marine Park if conditions align.

• Continental breakfasts 

• Pasta or Lasagna & Garlic bread served with Side salad

• Chili with Potatoes & cheese served with Side salad

• Chicken/ Chickpea curry with Naan served with Side salad

• **Some accommodations MAY be able to be made for allergies or restrictions such as Vegan, Veg, and gluten-free but not celiac or allergies that are serious enough that cross-contamination is a concern. Please talk to us if you have any specific concerns. Participants may cook their own meals after main meal prep is done.

• Tea and coffee

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with full payment due 60 days prior to the trip start date.

• Cancellation up to 90 days prior to departure, 100% of the deposit is refunded

• Cancellation within 90-60 days prior, 50% of the deposit is refunded

• Cancellation Within 60-30 days prior, 0% of the deposit and 100% of the final payment is refunded

• Cancellation within 30 days prior, 0% of the deposit and 0% of the final payment is refunded

Please purchase travel insurance to secure protection for your trip in case you need to cancel for any reason including medical.