Alberni Outpost Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Nanoose Bay BC
VANCOUVER ISLAND'S PREMIER OUTDOOR CENTERS. SALES, RENTALS, LESSONS, TOURS. Now 4 locations on Vancouver Island. Call toll free 866-760-0011 for all your paddling and outdoor needs Web: www.albernioutpost.com Email: outdoor@albernioutpost.com

Aquabatics Calgary AB or Smithers, BC
Paddling can be a calming or an exhilarating experience. With Aquabatics you'll get quality instruction, whether you're learning your first strokes, or taking part in a multi-day excursion. "Paddling is our Passion". Toll-free at 1-877-440-WAVE (9283). Web: www.aquabatics.com Email:aquabatics2@shaw.ca .

Boulder Outdoor Center, Boulder, Colorado
Kayak lessons for beginners to experts. ACA instructor certification and swiftwater instruction. Paddle Colorado with our rentals. We offer raft trips all over Colorado and Utah. Boulder Outdoor Center 303-444-8420, 800-Do-Hydro,
Email: surf@boc123.com

Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training Centre, Campbell River BC
Celebrating 30 years training outdoor leaders! Three 100-day semesters every year, plus outdoor education practicum. Based out of Strathcona Park Lodge, the busiest outdoor education centre in the country.
PO Box 2160, Campbell River, BC V9W 5C5 tel (250) 286-3122 fax (250) 286-6010
Web: www.colt.bc.ca, Email us: info@colt.bc.ca

Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre, BC
Since 1981 Ecomarine has offered challenges for the experienced paddler: Kayaking in Tidal Currents, Kayaking in Surf Zones, and Kayak Rolling. For aspiring guides and instructors we have week-end courses and the 9 day Intensive Leadership Program. Ph:(604) 689-7520 email:school@ecomarine.com

Frontenac Outfitters, ON
Paddle with Ontario's Kayak Experts - Free test paddling everyday. Hundreds of the world's finest kayaks in stock. 1/2 hour north of Kingston ON beside Frontenac Park. Web: www.frontenac-outfitters.com Tel: 800-250-3174/ 613-376-6220

Island Outfitters Anacortes, Washington
Island Outfitters offers location, experience, adventure, and logistics for all of your kayaking needs, instruction, tours, or rentals. See why we are the preferred Northwest Outfitter.
Web: www.seakayakshop.com Call toll free (866) 445-7506

Kindred Spirit Kayak Company Limited
We are offering exciting new tours and programs—inflatable kayak tours, whitewater kayak lessons, rentals, and more! The ultimate experiences for water and nature lovers! Phone: 250-701-1888. Web: www.kindredspiritkayak.com Email: info@kindredspiritkayak.com

L.L. Bean: Outdoor Discovery Schools
For decades, L.L.Beans Outdoor Discovery Schools have offered a variety of unique outdoor courses and trips, including paddling, fly fishing, wingshooting, biking, family adventures and more. Spend a day or a week with our expert guides for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Web: www.llbean.com

Nantahala Outdoor Center NC
Established in 1972, NOC offers world-class whitewater kayak and canoe instruction, rafting, group adventure programs, biking, hiking, and international adventure travel. Stay and play at our NC-based adventure center with lodging, restaurants and our renowned Outfitter's paddling store. Tel: 800.232.RAFT (800.232.7238) Web: www.noc.com

Natural West Coast Adventures BC
Natural West Coast Adventures provides kayak tours, instruction and rentals. We have many guided day, multi-day trips and instructional programs for both novice and experienced paddlers. Contact us at either our White Rock or Victoria locations and experience friendly attentive service. See our sister Gear site at: www.bckayaks.com or email us at nwcakayak@telus.net Web http://www.kayak.bc.ca

North Island College Campbell River BC
Adventure Tourism Programs
5-month Certificate or 2-year Diploma
Sea kayaking, sailing, sport fishing, canoeing, leadership, interpretation
North Island College, Campbell River BC
Telephone: 250-923-9798 Web: www.nic.bc.ca/tourism Email: questions@nic.ba.ca

Ocean River Sports, BC
Ocean River, one of the largest kayak and paddling speciality stores in North America, sells kayaks, canoes and paddling gear, and offers guided adventures, tours, rentals and instruction. 1437 Store St Victoria, B.C.
Voice: (250) 381-4233 Fax: (250) 361-3536 Toll-Free: 1 800 909-4233

Sea Ya Kayaking, New Jersey, USA, NJ
Here's your chance to check out the sport of sea kayaking in New Jersey. Keith Trautvetter is an experienced ACA certified instructor who can start your kayaking knowledge base with some strokes, rescues and general information about the kayak itself and safety. My association with "The Jersey Paddler" Brick, NJ (888-22-Kayak) insures a wide variety of gear and kayaks for use during class. Sea Ya, Keith

Keith Trautvetter, 732-491-7262, Sea Ya Kayaking LLC
keith@seayakayaking.com
www.seayakayaking.com

Secondwind Sports, WA
Secondwind Sports provides competent, professional kayak instruction for all levels. From beginner through advanced we can help you get wherever you want to go in sea kayaking the safe, fun way. Location: Long Beach, WA. Phone: 360-642-4052. Web: www.secondwindsports.net

Slipstream First Aid, BC
Anyone who lives, works, or plays in remote areas and environments where medical attention is difficult to access should have wilderness first aid training. Come and see what we have to offer!

Strathcona Park Lodge, Vancouver Island BC
Let our Lodge be your base for exploring the wilderness of Vancouver Island. Kayak, canoe, hike, rock climb - we specialize in packages tailored to you. Web: www.strathcona.bc.ca, Phone: 250-286-3122, Email us: info@strathcona.bc.ca

Warm Rapids Inn BC
Interested in trying whitewater kayaking?  Our instructors will expertly introduce you to this exciting and popular sport.  Learn how to roll a kayak, navigate through rapids or hone your river running skills.  Ph: (250) 709-5543.  Web: www.warmrapidsinn.com  Email:  info@warmrapidsinn.com