PNOA Kayaking Course Recap
The May sea breeze carried a chill, but it couldn’t cool the passion of the 24 participants for the ocean and their spirit of exploration. This four-session kayaking training, organized by PNOA and led by Victor Guo, took place at Elgin Heritage Park, Crescent Beach, and White Rock Beach in South Surrey. Each session became a special memory, thanks to the professionalism of the coach and the enthusiasm of the participants.
Course Schedule & Locations
Session 1 | May 3
Elgin Heritage Park
13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HwAgXjFcF7MbKimf7
Sessions 2 & 3 | May 10 & May 15
Crescent Beach, Target Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmJ6bq19G4UWEdKe7
Session 4 | May 18
White Rock Beach – West End Boat Launch
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Although the weather was chilly for each session, everyone’s enthusiasm remained high throughout.
Highlights & Participant Feedback
The four sessions saw a total of 24 students. Each session built upon basic training with deeper and more challenging content. Coach Sunny was known for being thorough and dedicated, often extending the session time by two extra hours to ensure all questions were answered and concepts were clearly understood. He meticulously covered topics such as tides, wind direction, orientation, and rescue techniques.
“I was really looking forward to this. Today’s lesson on distance, direction, tides, currents, and wind — I only grasped a general idea. Definitely can’t apply it myself yet. Being a trip leader is not easy.”
— A participant
“The coach is meticulous. Two full pages of checklists — he went through them item by item without missing a single one.”
— A participant
Beyond the technical lessons, what stood out most was the camaraderie and growth experienced together:
“Haha, the coach kept flipping me into the water! I guess what you fear the most always comes true. But Sunny really is a great instructor — responsible and dedicated.”
“It was a bit challenging, but with everyone encouraging each other, sharing our thoughts, and the instructor’s detailed explanations — after more than seven demonstrations — we finally knew we’d met the coach’s expectations.”
After the final session, participant Mandy composed a heartfelt poem titled “Support”, dedicated to Coach Sunny and the PNOA organization.
This was not just a journey to improve skills — it was a dialogue between the soul and nature.
Closing & Group Photos
Though the four sessions have come to an end, the smiles, the splashy wipe-outs, and the shared laughter are forever frozen in the early summer breeze.
Scroll down to view the group photos from each session. Thank you to every participant and to our devoted coach.
Special thanks to Coach Sunny, and to Leader Victor Guo for their hard work — and to every single one of you who took the first step to challenge yourself and journey with nature. We look forward to meeting again on the water!
PNOA 皮划艇课程回顾
五月的海风依旧带着丝丝寒意，但却挡不住24位学员对海洋的热爱与探索的热情。此次为期四次的皮划艇训练课程，由PNOA主办，Victor Guo领队，Sunny教练授课，课程在南素里（South Surrey）的Elgin Heritage Park、Crescent Beach 和 White Rock Beach 举行。在教练的专业指导和学员们的积极参与下，每一次课程都成为一段特别的回忆。
课程安排与地点
第一节 | 5月3日
Elgin Heritage Park
13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HwAgXjFcF7MbKimf7
第二节 & 第三节 | 5月10日 & 5月15日
Crescent Beach, Target Street
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmJ6bq19G4UWEdKe7
第四节 | 5月18日
White Rock Beach – 西端船只下水点
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3e3QadmRWVaXNhs27
虽然每次上课时天气都较为寒冷，但大家的热情始终高涨。
精彩瞬间与学员反馈
四次课程共迎来了24名学员。每一节课在基础教学的基础上逐步深入，挑战升级。Sunny教练以细致和敬业著称，经常加课两小时，确保每一个问题都得到解答、每一个概念都被学懂。他精心讲解了潮汐、风向、定位和救援技巧等多个关键知识点。
“我真的很期待这门课。今天关于距离、方向、潮汐、洋流和风向的内容，我大概了解了一些，但还完全无法自己应用。做一个领队真的不容易。”
— 某位学员
“教练特别细致。有两整页的清单，他是一项一项讲下来，一项都不落。”
— 某位学员
除了技术层面的学习，最令人感动的是在共同成长中建立的友谊与默契：
“哈哈，教练一直把我掀进水里！看来你最害怕的事情总会发生。但Sunny真的是个好教练——负责任又敬业。”
“虽然有点难度，但大家彼此鼓励、互相分享，再加上教练详细地讲解，甚至讲解演示了七次以上，最后终于达到了教练的要求。”
在最后一节课后，学员Mandy 还特别为Sunny教练和PNOA写了一首诗《支持（Support）》，表达了她的感激与感动。这不仅是一次技能的进阶，更是一次心灵与自然的对话。
结业与合照
虽然四次课程已圆满结束，但那些灿烂的笑容、跌入水中的瞬间、以及共同的欢笑，都已被初夏的海风永远定格。
请向下滑动查看每一节课程的合照。感谢每一位参与者，也感谢敬业的教练。
特别感谢Sunny教练、领队Victor Guo，以及每一位勇敢迈出挑战自我、亲近自然第一步的你。期待我们在水上再次相遇!
