{"product_id":"skil-builder-clincs","title":"Skill Builder Clinics","description":"\u003c!-- Skill Builder Clinics — Half-Day Product — Paste via \u003c\/\u003e code editor --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ko-clinic { font-family: inherit; color: #1E2D34; line-height: 1.65; text-align: left !important; }\n  .ko-clinic * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left !important; }\n  .ko-clinic p { font-size: 15px; color: #5A7A86; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 12px; text-align: left !important; }\n  .ko-clinic p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n  .ko-clinic strong { color: #1E2D34; }\n  .ko-clinic em { color: #1E2D34; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }\n\n  .ko-stats {\n    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 10px;\n    margin: 24px 0; padding: 16px 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #E5E9EB; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E9EB;\n  }\n  .ko-stat { text-align: center !important; }\n  .ko-stat-val { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: #0B1D26; 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Take one or take all four.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMost Level 1 courses cover everything in a weekend and move on. These clinics return to each skill area with a 1:6 coaching ratio, video feedback, and time to actually develop what your L1 introduced. Think of it as a review and a push forward of your existing skill set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e4 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003ePer Clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e1:6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eRatio\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eClinics\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-val\"\u003e0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ko-stat-label\"\u003eGear to Own\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Clinic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNo fixed order. Each clinic stands alone — take them based on what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-cards\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eForward Stroke Efficiency\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe single biggest improvement most paddlers can make — and the one most courses rush past.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTorso rotation and power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCatch timing and blade placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCadence control for conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTracking without rudder or skeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eExit timing — the most common efficiency leak\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eBracing \u0026amp; Edging\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eThe reflexes that keep you upright when conditions get interesting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLow brace — recovery from instability\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHigh brace — support in dynamic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eEdge control with confidence and intent\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLinking edged turns into fluid boat handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCommitment progression to build reflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eControl \u0026amp; Maneuvering\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003ePrecise boat placement in tight quarters and moving situations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSweeps — wide turns with power and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eDraws — lateral movement on the move\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBow and stern rudders at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePivot turns in confined spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCombination sequences for fluid handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-name\"\u003eRescues\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-desc\"\u003eMake your rescues reliable under pressure through coached repetition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ko-card-skills\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWet exit — calm, controlled, every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSelf-rescue — paddle float and scramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eT-rescue drilled to speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eScoop rescue for incapacitated paddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTimed progressions under coached pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-card-note\"\u003eRecommended after other fundamentals\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eEvery Clinic Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-check\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCoaching at 1:6 instructor-to-student ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOn-water video capture and review\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePublished curriculum — consistent quality regardless of instructor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGuelph Lake — sheltered water, easy access\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAvailable to Add\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ko-list ko-dash\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eValley sea kayak + Nookie gear rental — no boat ownership required\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-prereq\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paddle Canada or ORCKA Level 1 sea kayak skills (or equivalent experience). Not sure? Get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-next\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this goes next:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekend clinics take these skills into progressively challenging coastal environments — Tobermory, Lion's Head, and beyond. Or bundle all four Skill Builders with the Fundamentals bundle and save.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I need my own kayak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Valley sea kayak and Nookie gear rentals are available with every clinic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eDo I have to take the clinics in order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Pick whichever skill you want to work on first. The only soft recommendation is Rescues after the other three, but it's not a requirement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAre these too basic for post-L2 paddlers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eFundamentals coached at a high level is different from your L1. Stroke efficiency alone is worth revisiting. That said, the weekend clinics are where you'll find the most challenge.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I take multiple clinics on the same day?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eHalf-day clinics are 4 hours — you could potentially pair a morning and afternoon session if scheduling allows. Contact us to check availability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's different from a traditional course?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ko-faq-a\"\u003eTraditional courses cover everything in a weekend. These clinics focus on one skill area with video analysis, a 1:6 ratio, and published curriculum. More depth, more reps, more feedback.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kayak Ontario","offers":[{"title":"May 28 \/ AM \/ Forward Stroke Efficiency","offer_id":46184746975431,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 28 \/ PM \/ Forward Stroke Efficiency","offer_id":46184747106503,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 29 \/ AM \/ Bracing \u0026 Edging","offer_id":46184747270343,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 29 \/ PM \/ Bracing \u0026 Edging","offer_id":46184747401415,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 30 \/ AM \/ Control \u0026 Maneuvering","offer_id":46184747565255,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 30 \/ PM \/ Control \u0026 Maneuvering","offer_id":46184747696327,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 31 \/ AM \/ Rescues","offer_id":46184747860167,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May 31 \/ PM \/ Rescues","offer_id":46184747991239,"sku":null,"price":64.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0042\/9608\/1443\/files\/SBCS.png?v=1771034579","url":"https:\/\/www.kayak-ontario.com\/products\/skil-builder-clincs","provider":"Kayak Ontario","version":"1.0","type":"link"}