{"product_id":"paddle-canada-beginner-river-kayak-skills-copy","title":"Paddle Canada Intermediate River Kayak Skills","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Intermediate River Kayak Skills course is designed to teach participants to paddle on Class II Rivers. Emphasis is placed on understanding the principles of moving water and kayaking safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion of the course, participants should be able to confidently navigate Class II rapids on rivers that contain a mix of Class I\/II rapids in a group setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 hours of instruction or approximately 2 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCourse Water Class\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course runs in Class-2 conditions which are described as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraightforward rapids with wide-open channels that are evident without scouting. Occasional manoeuvering is required. 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