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Hello & Welcome to...

WITH 

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Let's explore together...

Get out on the water safely this summer in

Bayfield Ontario Canada...

I believe that recreational activities are so much more than what we do in our "free" time.

They hold space for re~creating our relationship with ourselves, each other and the world we are a part of.

Water is one of the most incredible ​recreational spaces we have access to.

But it's not for everyone. 

If you are a lover of land instead...

Check out my other offerings here

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PADDLE. PLAY. PURPOSE.

I offer personalised recreational paddling experiences in our

beautiful backyard of Bayfield Ontario from June to September 

Below are some options for our time together on the water...

Paddleboarding On Water

Paddleboard Lessons

Beginner & Refresher Lessons

This experience includes...

Land & Water Lesson

Balance Techniques

Waterway Navigation

Man Meditating Outdoors

Breath On
The Board

Meditation & Breathwork

This experience includes...

Land & Water Refresher

Meditation Practice

Breathwork Guidance

Paddleboard Yoga Pose

SUP & Stretch

Paddle & Stretch Session

This experience includes...

Land & Water Refresher

Waterway Navigation

Stretch & Balance Class

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Paddling
Tours

Paddle & Explore

This experience includes...

Land & Water Refresher

Waterway Navigation

Exploring North or South of Pier

Kayaking With Dog

Paddle
With Pets

Paddle & Pet Adventure

This experience includes...

Land & Water Refresher

Pet Introduction to Water

Pet Introduction to Paddling​

Two Paddleboarders Together

Water
Therapy

Restoration & Regulation

This experience includes...

Land & Water Lesson

Nervous System Techniques

Fear & Trauma Guidance

All experiences are designed to be up to 2 hours

 

We can depart from the

Bayfield River Flats or Bayfield Pier Beach.

During our time together we will explore...

The Bayfield River & Lake Huron

If it is your first time paddling...

I recommend learning or booking a lesson first to guarantee 

both safety and fun during your time with me

If you...

Can not swim, are nervous around water, have fear of water, have water-based trauma or accessibility requirements...

Please contact me before booking so we can explore what is possible.

With over a decade of experience working with people on navigating fear & safely enjoying waterways...

This does not need to hold you back from meaningful experiences on, in and around the water.

We can take it one step at a time to rebuild your relationship with this part of your nature.

 

Contact Jen

info@re-creation.ca

Kayak on Calm Waters

Bring Your Own

SUP ~ Kayak ~ Canoe

$66 + tax
per person


No equipment provided ~ you are required to bring all necessary safety equipment for your vessel.

No maximum.

Paddleboard on Water

Everything Provided

Stand Up Paddleboard

$88 + tax
per person


All equipment provided ~ feel free to bring your preferred lifejacket for personal comfort.

1 - 3 people maximum.

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Combination

BYO & Provided

$TBC + tax
per person


Contact me for more details and to confirm pricing for our experience together on the water.

6 people maximum.

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MEET YOUR GUIDE ON THE SIDE

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My name is

& I'm so glad you're here.

Hello & Welcome.

I am a Paddleboard Instructor & PaddleFit Coach

who loves helping people safely experience & explore the water.

I am also a certified Nature-based Recreation Therapy Provider & Meditation Mindfulness Teacher bringing together my personal and professional experience to help you recreate your relationship with nature, recreation & being human.  

I've had the honour of helping over 20,000 people connect & protect diverse waterways through recreation like paddling, sailing, swimming & diving around the world over the past

two decades through expeditions, businesses, charity work & not-for-profit initiatives.

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This is the initiative I co-founded with my friend Shaun in Bayfield

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Join our annual cleanup!

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Other Opportunities...

I also lead mindful recreation locally by donation throughout the year.

Join me for upcoming events...

 

 

 

 

 

 

To register ~ email Jen at info@re-creation.ca

Sunlit Forest View

23rd May ~ 11am

Sawmill Trail

Bayfield, Ontario

Meditative Hike

in support of the

Bayfield River Valley Trails Association

Pebble Beach Shore

20th June ~ 8am

Howard Street Beach

Bayfield, Ontario

Breath on the Beach

in support of the

Bender House

Huron Hospice

Kayaker At Sunrise

18th July ~ 2pm 

Lake Huron

Goderich, Ontario

Paddle for Peace

in support of the

World Peace Initiative

Peace In ~ Peace Out

Coastal Cleanup Activity

8th August ~ 10am

Various Locations

Bayfield, Ontario

Community Cleanup

in support of the

Love Your Greats Day

Annual Event​

Every session you book contributes to the...

DONATION

You support my program Dying to Play with every adventure we have together

I help people who are diagnosed or dying & their caregivers access recreation.

It is personalised & designed to fit their unique circumstances.

If you don't live nearby but want inspiration for your recreation...

Explore the diverse opportunities through the conversations on my podcast.

RECREATION TO

PODCAST

In this show, you will hear me in conversation with people who are also passionate about 

recreation as a space for re~creation & a vital part of being a human that experiences

presence & a personal version of purpose while we're here.

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Continue Exploring The Compass...

Friends Embracing Outdoors

CONVERSATION
Podcast

Man on a Bench

MEDITATION
Practice

Artist

RECREATION
Play

Holiday Cooking

DONATION
Participate

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