Private Coaching & Custom Instruction

Can’t find a scheduled course that fits your calendar? Looking for targeted 1-on-1 skill development or a custom group river run?

At YipYak Paddlesports, we offer tailored coaching sessions designed around your specific goals, schedule, and skill level. We operate right across the region—from the Chilliwack River Valley through the North Shore, Squamish, Whistler, and up to Pemberton. Whether you’re dialing in a bulletproof roll, working on line choice in Class III/IV, or looking for private guiding on local classics, our certified instructors have you covered.

Coaching Options & Rates

Note: Maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 3 students for optimal safety, rapid feedback, and personalized focus. All prices are subject to 5% GST.

Custom Group Rates (4+ Paddlers)

Planning an outing for a club, group of friends, or workplace team? We offer custom group rates and multi-instructor scheduling for groups larger than 3 paddlers anywhere within our Chilliwack-to-Pemberton operating area.

Whitewater Kayak & Packraft Options

Whether you ride a hardshell kayak or prefer an agile whitewater packraft, we tailor instruction to your craft’s specific handling, rescue techniques, and river dynamics.

Popular Coaching Focus Areas

• Flatwater & Pool Rolling: Dedicated 1-on-1 coaching to build dynamic, reliable rolling muscle memory.

• Whitewater Fundamentals: River reading, ferry angles, eddy turns, and active boat control on local Class I–III runs.

• Class III/IV Progression: Boof timing, precise line selection, heavy water management, and mental preparation for stepping up.

• Packrafting & Hardshell Safety: Unpinning techniques, throwbag mechanics, swimmer retrieves, self-rescues, and river safety leadership.

What’s Included

• Custom pre-session goal assessment with your instructor

• Dedicated 1-on-1 or small-group instruction tailored to your pace

• Video analysis on select full-day sessions

• Top-tier demo and rental gear options available directly through YipYak

Ready to Plan Your Session?

Contact us at info@yipyak.ca or call the shop to discuss dates, target rivers between Chilliwack and Pemberton, and what you’d like to focus on.