Nanaimo Paddlers welcomes paddlers of all skill levels. Please use this form to self-assess your skills.  This information will be used by the hosts who plan paddles to assess whether you have the necessary skills when you sign up for a paddle.  Each posted paddle will have a description of the expected conditions on the outing, things like distance, duration, current, wind and open water crossings.  You can use your self-assessment to determine if your skills are a good match for the paddle in the same way the host will.  If you have any questions about the paddle, please contact the host, and note that you may receive a query from the host once you have signed up if they have not paddled with you before and wish to discuss the paddle conditions.

Once you have submitted your answers, you will receive an email with a summary of your responses as well as a summary assessment of your skills - one of Newcomer, Proficiency 1, Proficiency 2, Proficiency 3, Proficiency 4, Proficiency 5, Proficiency 6

For each of the 11 sections below check off all of the skills you are able to perform successfully.