The sport of Canoe Kayak offers many rewarding experiences: from travel and friendship to skill development and fun. There’s something for everyone, both as an individual and as part of a team.
Winter Training (Sprint Competitive U12)
MONDAYS – 7:20-8:20pm Dryland Training — REGISTER
Get your groove on with a dryland workout to music a variety of equipment and exercises to develop strength, cardio, agility, and flexibility. Join other NCKC members to work out on land until Spring brings us all back on the water!
Fun, fitness and friendships – all ages welcome 10yrs and up.
Location: Nanaimo Fit Body Boot Camp – Brooks Landing Shopping Centre at 2000 Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W3 (access along Departure Bay Road across the street from Cilaire School).
WEDNESDAYS – 6-8pm Swimming/Deep Water Aquafit at NAC (admission rates apply)
Practice your swim strokes and develop fitness in the water. Swimmers must be confident in deep water.
FRIDAYS – 3:30-6pm Ocean Adventure in Outrigger or Voyageur Canoes
Paddle in a team boat in and around the Nanaimo Harbour in the Salish Sea. Watch for whale blows, listen for barking sea lion, spot an eagle or raccoon on the shores of Sayshutshun Island.
NO CLASSES during Spring Break (March 11-26).
Stay Tuned for Spring Sessions
Competition Development – Winter ’23 – January-March
Sprint Competitive U14
Join other paddlers on the water for a fun, challenging sports program learning to train in the sport of Sprint Canoe-Kayak. Train in single, double and four person racing canoes and kayaks, while developing strength and endurance through a variety of running nd resistance training workouts. Paddlers will continue to develop technical & tactical skills on the water while building their physical fitness, agility, balance, strength, team work, leadership, and positive work ethic while working towards their individual paddling goals. 
There is an opportunity to participate in regattas for those that are interested. (Regatta fees are extra and not included in the program fee).
Practices and program design allow for flexible schedules:
Three (3) mornings from 6-8am at Long Lake for coached sessions, Friday afternoons from 3:30-6:00pm at the Brechin Boat Ramp (on the ocean for outrigger canoeing), and Saturday Mornings from 10-12 at Long Lake. Paddlers will be invited to attend sessions throughout the week based on their individual development level and personal goals.
Pre-requisites: previous paddling experience and the ability to paddle a minimum distance of 6 kms in a trainer or racing boat, have a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things, the ability to follow directions, to work independently as required, and the drive to do their best, both on and off the water.
Please note: Fall cross training may include swimming, running, circuit training, x-country skiing, climbing, etc. as the weather becomes inclement.
Stay tuned for Spring Sessions
Join other youth ages 9yrs-17yrs on the water for a fun, challenging environment learning to train in the sport of Sprint Canoe-Kayak.
Train in single, double and four person racing canoes and kayaks in addition to big boats, such as the voyageurs, dragon boat and outriggers. Paddlers will develop technical & tactical skills on the water while building their physical fitness, agility, balance, strength, team work, leadership, and positive work ethic while striving to do their best.
There is an opportunity to participate in regattas for those that are interested. (Regatta fees are extra and not included in the program fee.)
Practices take place at Long Lake.
In the off-season (Fall/Winter) paddlers complete cross training activities such as swimming, circuit training, running, x-country skiing, biking etc).
Watch: Nanaimo Canoe Kayak Club Builds New Racing Team